Congenital talipes equinovarus: II. A staged method of surgical management
Porter, R.W.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume 69(5): 826-831
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-620X PMID: 3680352 Document Number: 302497
A staged method of surgical management for congenital talipes equinovarus is described. The hindfoot was corrected and rebalanced early in 125 feet, and in 66 feet a second-stage medial forefoot correction was performed in the second, third or fourth year. The hindfoot relapsed in 19% and the forefoot in 9%; these feet were treated by further soft-tissue surgery. No bony operation was necessary. Assessment before and after operation allows comparison with other series.