ABSTRACT
It is important to identify the level of the deformity or deformities. It is important to get the limb as close to anatomic alignment as possible. Many levels and multiple procedures may be involved with this reconstruction.
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Hammer Toe Syndrome/etiology , Talipes Cavus/complications , Contracture/etiology , Hammer Toe Syndrome/diagnostic imaging , Hammer Toe Syndrome/surgery , Humans , Orthopedic Procedures , Physical Examination/methods , Radiography , Talipes Cavus/surgeryABSTRACT
Pathologic affects from a cavus foot deformity range from flexible subtle to rigid severe deformities and are related to many pathologic conditions of the foot and ankle. Understanding the underlying deformity and the deforming force is essential in treating the cavus ankle and foot. Every deformity is different and unique to a given patient; therefore, surgical plans should be modified to each patient.
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Ankle Joint/surgery , Joint Instability/therapy , Talipes Cavus/therapy , Ankle Joint/diagnostic imaging , Ankle Joint/physiopathology , Conservative Treatment , Humans , Joint Instability/diagnosis , Joint Instability/physiopathology , Medical History Taking , Orthopedic Procedures , Physical Examination , Talipes Cavus/diagnosis , Talipes Cavus/physiopathologyABSTRACT
Chronic wounds of the lower extremity can pose several obstacles for the treating physician as well as the patient. Peroneal artery adipofascial flaps have been shown to be a reliable and durable option for reconstruction of these defects for many reasons, including ease of dissection, minimized donor site mobility, reliability of take to underlying surfaces, and cosmetically more pleasing outcome. This article discusses the current literature regarding the use of peroneal artery adipofascial flaps and our surgical technique for harvest, transfer, and postoperative course for this versatile flap.
