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  • The study investigates the effectiveness of early intensified follow-up care versus conventional follow-up for pediatric patients with flatfoot after subtalar arthroereisis.
  • A total of 83 patients were divided into two groups and assessed based on various foot function scores at preoperative, 3-month, and 1-year intervals.
  • Results indicated that the early follow-up group had better scores and higher satisfaction shortly after surgery, suggesting that enhanced postoperative management could improve recovery for these pediatric patients.

Article Abstract

As children are a special group, the optimal management approach for pediatric patients with flatfoot after subtalar arthroereisis remains unclear. This study aims to explore the clinical effects of early intensified follow-up compared to conventional follow-up for such patients. We conducted a prospective study on 83 pediatric flatfoot patients from January 2019 to June 2022. Patients were divided into early intensive follow-up and routine follow-up groups. The study compared preoperative, 3 months postoperative, and 1-year postoperative Maryland Foot Function Scores, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, etc. At 3 months postoperatively, the early intensified follow-up group showed significantly higher Maryland Foot Score and surgery satisfaction compared to the conventional follow-up group. There were no statistical differences in other indicators at 3 months postoperatively, and all observed indicators at 1 year postoperatively. In conclusion, early intensive follow-up can accelerate the functional recovery process of pediatric flatfoot patients undergoing subtalar arthroereisis and improve surgical satisfaction. Increasing medical resource investment for enhanced postoperative management is valuable for such patients.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nhs.13171DOI Listing

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