Differential efficacy of subtalar fusion with three operative approaches.

Background: There are many existing operative approaches for subtalar fusion; however, no optional strategy of operative approach has been developed yet. This study aimed to analyze the differential clinical efficacy of subtalar fusion with three operative approaches.

Methods: The clinical data of 102 patients from April 2008 to April 2012 were analyzed prospectively.

[Percutaneous achilles tendon lengthening through double hemisection in the treatment of achilles contracture syndrome].

Objective: To explore the surgical approach of percutaneous double hemisection and evaluate its clinical efficacies.

Methods: From May 2006 to November 2011, a total of 59 patients were recruited. There were 36 males and 21 females with a mean age of 38.

[Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy with mini-incision for the treatment of acquired flexible flatfoot caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction].

Objective: To investigate the clinical outcomes of medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy with mini-incision for the treatment of acquired flexible flatfoot caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

Methods: From 2005 to 2009, 10 patients (13 feet) of acquired flexible flatfoot with obvious heel valgus underwent medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy with mini-incision. The lateral skin incision of 3.

[Triple arthrodesis with osteotomy for the treatment of stage IIB and stage III adult-acquired flatfoot deformity].

Objective: To analyze the clinical outcomes of triple arthrodesis with osteotomy in the treatment of Stage IIB and Stage III adult-acquired flatfoot.

Methods: The authors reviewed 10 cases of adult-acquired flatfoot, including 3 cases of stage IIB adult-acquired flatfoot and 7 cases of stage III adult-acquired flatfoot. They were treated by triple arthrodesis with osteotomy of subtalar joint (STJ), talonavicular joint (TNJ) and calcaneocuboid joint (CCJ).