Foot & ankle specialist
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Foot & ankle specialist · Apr 2013
Comparative StudyCorrecting pediatric flatfoot with subtalar arthroereisis and gastrocnemius recession: a retrospective study.
Flatfoot deformities are common in children and are treated using many conservative and surgical approaches. Subtalar extra-articular arthroereisis, in particular, limits talar motion, spares the subtalar joint, and prevents excessive subtalar joint pronation. Addressing the underlying equinus deformity with gastrocnemius recession is an important factor in optimizing outcomes in patients with flatfoot deformity. ⋯ Therapeutic, Level IV, Retrospective case series.