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CASE: The patient was an 18-year-old man who had sustained diaphyseal fractures of the left femur and tibia in a traffic accident and underwent surgery at another hospital. A severe left foot equinovarus deformity developed in the early after surgery. The patient's left foot deformity was addressed using unconstrained gradual external fixator correction (the Matsushita method) in combination with soft-tissue contracture through Achilles tendon lengthening and was maintained after removing the external fixation. CONCLUSION: The Matsushita method can be effective in the correction of post-traumatic equinovarus foot deformities.
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Tendão do Calcâneo , Pé Equino , Técnica de Ilizarov , Humanos , Masculino , Adolescente , Tendão do Calcâneo/cirurgia , Técnica de Ilizarov/instrumentação , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Pé Equino/etiologia , Fraturas da Tíbia/cirurgia , Fraturas da Tíbia/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas do Fêmur/cirurgia , Pé Torto Equinovaro/cirurgiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate gait outcomes and strength following the surgical correction of equinus in cerebral palsy (CP) based on different surgical procedures. We included the Baumann and Strayer procedures, as well as the Achilles tendon lengthening (ATL). METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed in patients with infantile, bilateral CP who received instrumental 3D gait analysis before and after surgical correction (18.66 months postoperatively). Patients were divided into 3 groups: Strayer surgery, Baumann surgery, and ATL. Gait performance and muscle strengths were compared between studied surgeries. RESULTS: A total population of 204 patients (15.43 years) with 341 operated lower limbs (LLs) was analyzed. Dorsiflexion in swing and stance phases significantly improved in all groups postoperatively. The Strayer and the ATL group showed higher postoperative dorsiflexion than the Baumann group. However, no loss of strength was observed with the Baumann method. Maximum power improved in this group postoperatively. An 8.2% loss in calf muscle strength was recorded in the Strayer group. CONCLUSION: Operative pes equinus treatment successfully improved the gait of children and adults with CP postoperatively. There were differences in postoperative results between studied operative techniques regarding range of motion and power. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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Tendão do Calcâneo , Paralisia Cerebral , Pé Equino , Criança , Adulto , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Paralisia Cerebral/complicações , Paralisia Cerebral/cirurgia , Tendão do Calcâneo/cirurgia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Músculo Esquelético/cirurgia , Tenotomia/métodos , Marcha/fisiologiaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Distal Anterior Tibial Guided Growth has been shown to be useful to correct recurrent equinus deformity after open surgical release for Congenital Talipes Equinovarus. This has not been evaluated in a recurrence after use of the Ponseti method, where soft tissue releases are currently understood as the mainstay of treatment. METHODS: Patients with recurrence of equinus component of CTEV, who underwent DATGG with at least 6-month follow-up were identified retrospectively. The criteria for performing this procedure were (1) equinus not correctable to neutral passively (2) the feeling of a bony block to dorsiflexion clinically as evidenced by a supple Achilles' tendon at maximum dorsiflexion and (3)a finding of a flat-top talus radiologically. Successful treatment was defined by the achievement of heel strike on observation of gait. Details of the index procedure including concurrent procedures, any complications and their treatment, past and subsequent treatment episodes were retrieved from electronic patient records. Pre-op and last available post-op X-rays were evaluated for change in the anterior distal tibial angle and for flat-top talus deformity. RESULTS: We identified 22 feet in 16 patients, with an average follow-up was 25 (8.8-47.3) months. The mean aDTA changed from 88.9 (82.3-94.5) to 77.0 (65.0-83.9) degrees, which was statistically significant (p < 0.0001) using the Paired t-test. Clinically, 17 feet (77 %) obtained a plantigrade foot with a normal heel strike. Complications were identified in 5 feet and include staple migration, oversized staple, superficial infection, iatrogenic varus deformity. Recurrence after completed treatment was noted in one foot. CONCLUSION: This procedure should form a part of the armamentarium of procedures for treating equinus component of CTEV recurrences even in feet not treated previously by open procedures. When used in patients without significant surgical scarring it helps to address bony and soft-tissue factors, leading to effective treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic Level IV.
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Pé Torto Equinovaro , Pé Equino , Humanos , Lactente , Pé Torto Equinovaro/diagnóstico por imagem , Pé Torto Equinovaro/cirurgia , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Pé , Resultado do Tratamento , Moldes CirúrgicosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Tendo Achilles lengthening (TAL) for the management of equinus contractures in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) is generally not recommended due to concerns of over-lengthening, resulting in weakness and plantar flexor insufficiency. However, in some cases, surgical correction of severe equinus deformities can only be achieved by TAL. The goal of this study is to assess the outcomes following TAL in these cases. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of children with CP with severe equinus contractures (ankle dorsiflexion with the knee extended of -20 degrees or worse) who underwent TAL as part of a single event multilevel surgery, with preoperative and postoperative gait analysis studies. Continuous data were analyzed by paired t test, and categorical data by McNemar Test. RESULTS: There were 60 subjects: 42 unilateral, 18 bilateral CP; 41 GMFCS II, 17 GMFCS I; mean age at surgery was 10.6 years, mean follow-up was 1.3 years. Ankle dorsiflexion with the knee extended improved from -28 to 5 degrees (P<0.001). The ankle Gait Variable Score improved from 34.4 to 8.6 (P<0.001). The ankle moment in terminal stance improved from 0.43 to 0.97 Nm/kg (P<0.001). Significant improvements (P<0.001) were seen in radiographic measures of foot alignment following surgery. There were few significant differences in the outcome parameters between subjects with unilateral versus bilateral CP (eg, only the bilateral group showed improved but persistent increased knee flexion in mid-stance). CONCLUSIONS: The outcomes following TAL for the management of severe equinus deformity in ambulatory children with CP were favorable 1 year after surgery, with significant improvements in all domains measured. SIGNIFICANCE: This study does not advocate for the widespread use of TAL to correct equinus deformity in children with CP. However, it does show that good short-term outcomes following TAL are possible in properly selected subjects with severe contractures when the dosing of the surgery is optimal (correction of contracture to between 0 and 5 degrees of dorsiflexion with the knee extended) and the procedure is performed in the setting of single event multilevel surgery with subsequent proper orthotic management and rehabilitation.
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Paralisia Cerebral , Contratura , Pé Equino , Humanos , Criança , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Paralisia Cerebral/complicações , Paralisia Cerebral/cirurgia , Tenotomia/métodos , MarchaAssuntos
Pé Equino , Músculo Esquelético , Humanos , Músculo Esquelético/cirurgia , Pé Equino/cirurgiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Gastrocsoleus lengthening (GSL) is the most common surgical procedure to treat equinus deformity in ambulant children with cerebral palsy (CP). Foot drop, where the ankle remains in plantarflexion during swing phase, can persist in some children post-operatively. There is currently limited understanding of which children will demonstrate persistent foot drop after GSL. RESEARCH QUESTION: Which children develop persistent foot drop after GSL surgery for equinus? METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study on ambulant children with CP who had GSL surgery for fixed equinus deformity. The aims of the study were: to determine the frequency of persistent foot drop post-operatively and to compare outcome parameters from physical examination and three-dimensional gait analysis for children with hemiplegia or diplegia. RESULTS: One hundred and ten children functioning at GMFCS Levels I/II/III of 28/75/7 met the inclusion criteria for this study. There were 71 boys and mean age was 9.1 years at time of GSL surgery. The overall frequency of persistent foot drop was 25%, with a higher frequency of persistent foot drop in children with hemiplegia (42%) than children with diplegia (19%). There were significant improvements in dorsiflexor strength and in selective motor control in children with diplegia but not in children with hemiplegia. Mean (SD) pre-operative mid-swing ankle dorsiflexion for children with hemiplegia was - 14.0° (9.9°) and improved post-operatively to - 1.6° (5.5°). For children with diplegia, the pre-operative mid-swing ankle dorsiflexion was - 12.1° (12.9°) and improved post-operatively to + 4.2° (6.9°). SIGNIFICANCE: Foot drop is present following GSL surgery for fixed equinus deformity in a significant number of children with hemiplegia and to a lesser extent in children with diplegia, which may reflect a difference in the central nervous system lesion between these groups. New management approaches are required for this important and unsolved problem.
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Paralisia Cerebral , Pé Equino , Neuropatias Fibulares , Masculino , Humanos , Criança , Estudos Retrospectivos , Paralisia Cerebral/cirurgia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Hemiplegia , Tenotomia/métodosRESUMO
Equinus deformity is a common cause of foot and ankle pathology. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the role of the plantaris in equinus. Secondary aims were to describe the role of the plantaris in intramuscular gastrocnemius recession and to determine the prevalence of the plantaris in our patient population. We measured ankle dorsiflexion during the steps of a Baumann-type intramuscular gastrocnemius recession. Eighty-nine patients were enrolled in our study. Fourteen of 89 (15.7%) patients did not have a plantaris. A mean dorsiflexion of 9 (interquartile range 6-12)° was obtained after transection of the plantaris tendon and an additional mean 8 (interquartile range 5-10)° was obtained after recession of the gastrocnemius aponeurosis. There was a strong positive correlation (rs = 0.842) of dorsiflexion increase after plantaris transection and dorsiflexion increase after gastrocnemius recession (p < .00). Linear regression showed that for every one-degree of dorsiflexion increase with plantaris transection, there was a predicted dorsiflexion increase of 0.69° with gastrocnemius recession. These results indicate that the plantaris is a component of equinus deformity.
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Pé Equino , Procedimentos Ortopédicos , Humanos , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Músculo Esquelético/cirurgia , Tendões/cirurgia , Tornozelo/cirurgia , Procedimentos Ortopédicos/métodosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: U-osteotomy with Taylor Spatial Frame correction is a rarely reported treatment method particularly well-suited for severe rigid equinus deformity in adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and efficacy of deformity correction and clinical outcome using this technique. METHODS: We present a retrospective review of 30 feet in 26 patients who received U-osteotomy with Taylor Spatial Frame. Radiologic outcomes were measured using the anterior tibiotalar angle (TTA) with conventional weightbearing radiographs. Functional assessments included American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle and hindfoot scores and patient satisfaction using Likert scale. RESULTS: The etiology included trauma (9), neglected or relapsed clubfoot (6), spina bifida (5), poliomyelitis (4), Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (4), and iatrogenic (2). All patients had equinus deformity with TTA more than 140 degrees (median 157.5, 141-177). There were varus deformity in 19 feet, limb length discrepancy in 6 legs, and genu procurvatum deformity in 2 legs. The duration of gradual correction was 53.6±13.5 days (33-73 days), and the external fixation time was 147.8±25.2 days (98-203 days). At last follow-up, TTA in all patients improved significantly (P < .001) to 113.5 degrees (111.8-116.0). All patients had plantigrade feet, except for 2 cases of residual mild equinovarus deformity, 2 cases of residual mild hindfoot varus deformity, 1 case of moderate hindfoot varus recurrence. The AOFAS scores significantly improved (P < .001) from 51.0 points (29.0-66.0) to 76.0 points (69.5-88.0). Eighteen patients were very satisfied, 6 patients were somewhat satisfied, and 2 patients were somewhat dissatisfied. CONCLUSION: Using minimally invasive U-osteotomy with Taylor Spatial Frame to gradually correct the adult severe rigid equinus deformity proved to be an effective and relatively safe method associated with high patient satisfaction rates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, case series.
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Pé Torto Equinovaro , Pé Equino , Humanos , Adulto , Resultado do Tratamento , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Osteotomia/métodos , Pé Torto Equinovaro/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Articulação do TornozeloRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Equinus contracture is a serious disability and attention should be paid to proper and effective treatment. Most attention is given to neurologically impaired patients, but the incidence of equinus contracture is much higher, for example, in post-traumatic patients. In addition to conventional physical therapy, robotic rehabilitation treatment is one of the promising procedures to precede severe contraction cases and the need for surgery. AREAS COVERED: This study aims to cover the description of different types of stationary and wearable ankle rehabilitation devices suitable for the treatment of equinus contracture and point to deficiency in research, clinical trials, and launch of the market. EXPERT OPINION: This review provides insight into ankle rehabilitation devices with a focus on equinus contracture. Due to the fact that robotic devices successfully restore the condition of patients, attention should not be paid only to those with neurological impairments. This paper points that future research should be effectively linked to clinical practice with the aim of covering a wider range of disabilities and make an effort to successfully introduce devices from development into the practice.
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Pé Equino , Procedimentos Ortopédicos , Humanos , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Tornozelo/cirurgia , Articulação do Tornozelo/cirurgia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Gastrocnemius tendon lengthening is performed to treat numerous conditions of the foot and ankle. Gastrocnemius shortening has been associated with more than 30 lower limb disorders, including plantar heel pain/plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, equinus foot, adult flat foot deformity, and metatarsalgia. Ultrasound-guided ultraminimally invasive lengthening of the gastrocnemius is a step forward in this type of surgery. It can be performed in both legs simultaneously without ischemia using only local anesthesia plus sedation and without the need for a cast or immobilization. The truly novel advantage of the procedure is that it can be performed in the office, without specific surgical instruments. The aim of our research was to prove the effectiveness and safety of a new closed needle-based ultrasound-guided surgical procedure for lengthening the gastrocnemius tendon. METHODS AND RESULTS: We performed ultrasound-guided gastrocnemius tendon lengthening using a needle in eight fresh frozen specimens (3 left and 5 right). None of the specimens had been affected by disease or undergone previous surgery that could have affected the surgical technique. We used a linear transducer with an 8- to 17-MHz linear transducer and the beveled tip of an Abbocath as a surgical blade to perform the lengthening procedure. The gastrocnemius Achilles tendon recession was entirely transected in all eight specimens, with no damage to the sural nerve or vessels. The improvement in dorsal flexion was 15°. CONCLUSION: Needle-based ultrasound-guided gastrocnemius tendon lengthening is safe, since the surgeon can see all structures clearly, thus minimizing the risk of damage. The absence of a wound obviates the need for stitches, and recovery seems to be faster. The procedure can be performed in a specialist's office, as no specific surgical instruments are required. This technique could be a valid option for gastrocnemius lengthening and may even be less traumatic than using a hook-knife, as in our previous description.
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Tendão do Calcâneo , Pé Equino , Tendão do Calcâneo/diagnóstico por imagem , Tendão do Calcâneo/cirurgia , Adulto , Pé Equino/diagnóstico por imagem , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Humanos , Músculo Esquelético/diagnóstico por imagem , Músculo Esquelético/cirurgia , Tenotomia/métodos , Ultrassonografia de IntervençãoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: To maximize the morpho-functional recovery on the totally degloved foot while not excessively introducing the technical complexity of microsurgery, we present a regionalized reconstruction, in which the highly functional subunit (weight-bearing area and ankle-around area) is covered by free skin flaps, and the less functional subunit (dorsum) by skin graft. METHODS: From June 2011 to December 2017, 10 patients who had total degloving injury on foot underwent reconstruction based on regionalized coverage. As the shape of combined flaps resemble a boat sock in high-heeled shoe, we name it as "Boat Sock" flaps. Complication like vascular compromise, partial or total flap loss, Equinus deformity and delayed plantar ulceration were documented elaborately. Secondary surgeries were also recorded. Foot function was evaluated by Maryland foot score at the last follow up. RESULTS: Twenty-one free skin flaps were used for "Boat sock" coverage on highly functional subunits. Flap dimension ranged from 19×5cm2 to 28×8cm2 (mean 151cm2). Among these flaps, one experienced partial necrosis which was treated conservatively, one experienced burn due to lack of protective sensation. Complication like Equinus deformity or delayed plantar ulceration did not occur. Secondary surgery included debulking on two cases. Mean Maryland foot score was 90.4. CONCLUSION: This regionalized coverage by "Boat Sock" flaps and skin graft could serve as a standard procedure for reconstruction of the totally degloved foot, by offering the benefits of multi-plane coverage, a well-contoured ankle, an abrasion-tolerant planta, and eclectic surgical complexities.
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Pé Equino , Traumatismos do Pé , Retalhos de Tecido Biológico , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica , Lesões dos Tecidos Moles , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Traumatismos do Pé/cirurgia , Humanos , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Navios , Transplante de Pele , Lesões dos Tecidos Moles/cirurgiaRESUMO
Pediatric equinus is broadly defined as generalized limited dorsiflexion at the ankle joint. It may result from either congenital or acquired causes and exhibit varying characteristics such as flexible, rigid, or spastic types. It has been extensively studied in literature and is known to be associated with the pathological condition of the bone, soft tissue, or combined deformity. In children, rigid plantarflexed cases can be debilitating and prevent them from ambulating without pain, if at all. As this volume in Clinics has chapters on comprehensive pediatric examination and neuromuscular disorders, this article will focus on (non-neurologic equinus) and its treatment via conservative and surgical methods with an emphasis on gradual correction.
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Pé Equino , Articulação do Tornozelo , Criança , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , HumanosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Functional impairment is a common complaint in patients with venous malformations. Equinus can occur when the venous malformation involves the lower limb, a challenging condition with only a few studies to guide treatment choices. This study was aimed to investigate the operative management of equinus associated with lower limb venous malformations. METHOD: Between August 2015 and September 2017, a total of 12 patients presented with equinus associated with lower limb venous malformations and underwent surgical correction. Preoperative and postoperative clinical symptoms, physical examination and orthopaedic evaluation were retrospectively reviewed. 8 patients who experienced pain underwent percutaneous sclerotherapy prior to the operation. Surgical management included gastrocnemius intramuscular aponeurotic recession, Z-lengthening of the Achilles tendon, Hoke technique and Taylor Spatial Frame external fixation. RESULTS: There were eight female and four male patients with a mean age of 14.3 ± 5.9 years. The mean follow-up period was 34.8 ± 9 months. The range of motion of ankle dorsiflexion (with knee extended) improved for each patient (mean, 25.4 degrees; standard deviation, 8.5 degrees). No neurovascular complications were observed. CONCLUSION: Operative correction of equinus associated with lower limb venous malformations is safe and effective. Selective preoperative sclerotherapy is necessary for optimal outcomes.
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Tendão do Calcâneo , Pé Equino , Tendão do Calcâneo/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Pé Equino/diagnóstico , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Extremidade Inferior , Masculino , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Children with cerebral palsy frequently develop foot deformities, most commonly equinus contractures, which can be managed with orthotics up to age 5 to 7 years. Plantar flexor lengthening, typically around this age, should be restricted to the offending muscle only, usually with a fascia release of the gastrocnemius. Equinovarus, mainly a problem in children with unilateral cerebral palsy, often responds to plantar flexor lengthening. If further tendon transfers are needed, they should be done when the child is older to avoid overcorrection. Planovalgus mostly improves spontaneously up to age 5 years. Surgical correction is best done in adolescence.
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Paralisia Cerebral , Pé Equino , Deformidades do Pé , Adolescente , Paralisia Cerebral/complicações , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Pé , Deformidades do Pé/etiologia , Deformidades do Pé/cirurgia , Humanos , Músculo EsqueléticoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic ankle equinus is associated with rigid deformity, poor skin condition, and multiple prior surgeries. Open acute correction has been described using osteotomies, talectomy, and arthrodesis, but concerns exist about skin complications, neurologic alterations, secondary limb discrepancy, and bone loss. Gradual correction using a multiplanar ring fixator and arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis (AAA) may decrease these complications. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed patients undergoing correction of posttraumatic rigid equinus with at least 1 year of follow-up after frame removal. The procedure consisted of percutaneous Achilles lengthening, gradual equinus correction using a multiplanar ring fixator, and AAA retaining the fixator in compression with screw augmentation. Frame removal depended on signs of union on the computed tomography scan. Visual analog scale (VAS) and Foot Function Index (FFI) scores were assessed as well as preoperative and postoperative x-rays. Complications were noted throughout the follow-up period. RESULTS: Five patients were treated with a mean age of 35 years and mean follow-up of 31 months. Deformities were gradually corrected into a plantigrade foot over an average duration of 6 weeks. Union was achieved in all patients with a mean time of an additional 25 weeks, for a mean total frame time of 31 weeks. The mean preoperative tibiotalar angle was 151 degrees and was corrected to 115 degrees. FFI score improved from a mean of 87 to 24 and VAS from 8 to 2. CONCLUSION: Posttraumatic rigid equinus can be treated effectively using gradual correction followed by integrated AAA in a safe and reproducible manner. Patients in this series had excellent functional, radiological, and satisfaction results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.
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Pé Equino , Adulto , Tornozelo , Articulação do Tornozelo/diagnóstico por imagem , Articulação do Tornozelo/cirurgia , Artrodese , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Two populations commonly presenting with equinus gait are Idiopathic Toe-Walkers and children with Cerebral Palsy. Surgical intervention to treat equinus is defined by three zones. Zone three surgery, performed at the Achilles tendon, is most commonly used clinically. There is however, evidence from simulation studies that zone two surgery, performed at the muscle belly, might provide better functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of zone two calf-lengthening on post-operative gait in these populations. METHODS: A retrospective audit of the Queensland Children's Motion Analysis Service database identified 17 toe-walkers (mean age 10.13 (SD 2.625)) and 11 Cerebral Palsy (mean age 9.72 (SD 4.04)) participants that received calf-lengthening surgery for plantarflexion contracture and had pre- and post-surgery 3D gait analysis. Inverse kinematics, dynamics, and muscle analysis were performed in OpenSim (v3.3) using a modified gait2392 model. Pre to post-surgery comparisons were performed in MATLAB using statistical parametric mapping. Dependent variables included ankle kinematics, powers and muscle-tendon length estimates. FINDINGS: The primary outcome of this study was that ankle dorsiflexion increased in both Idiopathic Toe Walking and Cerebral Palsy groups post-calf lengthening across 90% and 85% of the gait cycle respectively. There was an increase in modelled muscle-tendon lengths, specifically in the medial gastrocnemius, of 78% (toe-walkers), and 100% (Cerebral Palsy) of the gait cycle. Power generation during push-off was not affected. INTERPRETATION: Overall, the results appear to support the efficacy of zone 2 calf-lengthening for children with Cerebral Palsy and Idiopathic Toe Walking.
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Tendão do Calcâneo , Paralisia Cerebral , Pé Equino , Paralisia Cerebral/complicações , Paralisia Cerebral/cirurgia , Criança , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Marcha , Humanos , Músculo Esquelético/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Dedos do PéRESUMO
ABSTRACT: Treatment of joint contractures after burn injury is challenging because various factors influence the treatment options including the lack of local tissue, significant fibrotic changes with associated loss of joint pliability, increased prevalence of infection in burn patients, and patient-related medical comorbidities.We present a case of a 60-year-old woman who had severe bilateral postburn ankle equinus deformities after self-immolation in the setting of significant soft tissue injury, fibrosis, and loss of joint movement. This deformity deprived her of the ability to walk, even aided, and she was unable to progress with her rehabilitation. We used the tibialis posterior tendon transfer to completely correct her postburn ankle equinus allowing for the restoration of both her feet to a neutral position, which enabled the patient to walk unaided after the surgery. This is a simple and effective solution to a complex problem when soft tissue reconstruction is limited. Patients with this complication are wheelchair dependent, and we suggest that posterior tibialis transfer should be considered as a surgical intervention for burns with severe equinus contracture even if there is a fixed deformity to allow for their full rehabilitation after injury.
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Tornozelo , Pé Equino , Articulação do Tornozelo/cirurgia , Pé Equino/etiologia , Pé Equino/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Transferência Tendinosa , TendõesRESUMO
PURPOSE: This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness of a novel technique utilizing the new unconstrained Ilizarov frame system by evaluating the clinical outcomes of equinus deformity correction. METHODS: From January 1998 to December 2012, a total of 9 consecutive patients (median age: 33 years) with equinus deformity were treated by using a simple, unconstrained, hinge-less Ilizarov frame, which was developed to correct talar subluxation using an unconstrained frame system. All patients had equinus deformity >30°, although preoperative radiographs showed a congruous ankle joint with no fixed bony deformity. Preoperative equinus deformity was evaluated as well as dorsal flexion (DF) in Ilizarov at 3 months after removal and at final follow-up. Furthermore, the presence or absence of talar subluxation at the time removal of the Ilizarov apparatus, and whether or not ankle arthrodesis was finally indicated, was evaluated. RESULTS: Median follow-up period was 76 months. Median preoperative equinus deformity was -40° None of the patients showed anterior or posterior subluxation of the talus at the time of removal. Three months after removal of the Ilizarov apparatus, the median DF angle was -5° However, 4 patients showed less than -15° of DF and underwent ankle arthrodesis with the ankle joint in the 5° DF position. At the final follow-up, median DF angle was 5°. CONCLUSION: This technique allows for safe, gradual correction of equinus deformity without talar subluxation, although additional procedures, such as ankle arthrodesis, may be needed in some cases.