Prospective Comparison of Subtalar Arthroereisis With Calcaneal Lengthening in the Management of Planovalgus Feet of Ambulatory

Background: Pes planovalgus (PPV) deformity is common among cerebral palsy (CP) patients. There is no true consensus about the best way of treating this common deformity, especially when surgical interference is required. Treatment options range from orthotics to complex surgical procedures.

Double column osteotomy for correction of residual adduction deformity in idiopathic clubfoot.

Introduction: Adduction of the forefoot is the most common residual deformity in idiopathic clubfoot. The 'bean-shaped foot', which is a term used to describe a clinical deformity of forefoot adduction and midfoot supination, is not uncommonly seen in resistant clubfoot.

Subjects And Methods: Fifteen children (20 feet) with residual forefoot adduction in idiopathic clubfeet aged 3-7 years were analyzed clinically and radiographically.

Surgery versus surgery plus pamidronate in the management of osteogenesis imperfecta patients: a comparative study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of pamidronate in the management of osteogenesis imperfecta patients. This study was carried out in two groups. The first was treated only surgically whereas the second was treated by a combined approach, medical and surgical.