Effect of unintentional partial Achilles tenotomy on Ponseti clubfoot management outcomes.

The congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot) is one of the most common congenital conditions requiring orthopedic intervention. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of unintentional partial Achilles tendon cut during percutaneous tenotomy on the success rate of Ponseti management. Percentage of Achilles tendon cut following percutaneous tenotomy was measured by ultrasound in 16 clubfeet (11 patients).