Calcaneal lengthening for planovalgus deformity in children with cerebral palsy.

Background: In children with cerebral palsy, planovalgus deformity of the foot is common. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of calcaneal lengthening for the treatment of planovalgus foot deformity in children with cerebral palsy.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed 19 children (28 feet) treated between 1996 and 2004 in our institution.