Disabilities in leprosy: an open, retrospective analyses of institutional records

Abstract Background and objectives: Leprosy remains a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy and disability in the world. Primary objective of the study was to determine the incidence of deformities present at a time of diagnosis and new deformities that patients develop over follow up period. Material and methods: An open, retrospective cohort study was performed at a tertiary medical center in western India. Recruitment phase of the study was of 2 years (2009-2010) followed by observation/follow up phase of 7 years till 31st December 2017. New patients with leprosy and released from treatment cases who presented with deformity as defined by WHO disability grade (1998) and subsequently developing new deformities during the follow up period of up to 7 years were included in the study. Results: The study included 200 leprosy patients. Of the total 254 deformities, 168 (66.14%) deformities were noticed at the moment of diagnosis, 20 (7.87%) deformities occurred during the follow up phase. Of all patients, 21.25% had Grade 1 deformity and 6.31% had Grade 2 or more severe deformity. Deformities of hand were most common in 44.48%, followed by feet 39.76%, and face 15.74% respectively. Limitation of study: Mode of inclusion of patient was self-reporting during follow up phase so there is possible under reporting of the disabilities. Conclusion: New deformities continue to develop in certain forms of leprosy even after release from treatment. Long-term & regular follow up of patients who have been released from treatment is required.

What is the Prognosis of Triple Arthrodesis in the Treatment of Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity (AAFD)? / Qual o prognóstico da artrodese tríplice quando utilizada no tratamento do pé plano adquirido do adulto (PPAA)?

Abstract Objective The present study aims to evaluate the ability of triple arthrodesis in eliminating the main complaints presented by patients with adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD): 1) disabling hindfoot pain; 2) major deformities, such asmedial arch collapse, valgus, abduction, and supination. Methods A total of 17 patients (20 feet) with advanced AAFD who underwent surgical correction by triple arthrodesis were evaluated after a mean follow-up period of 43 months (range: 18-84 months). The average age of the patients at surgery was 62 years old (range: 38-79 years old). The visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot score were used to assess the final results. Results According to the VAS, the average residual pain was 3 points; the AOFAS hindfoot score points increased 23% after the surgery; and the correction of deformities was considered satisfactory in 10 out of 20 feet; partially satisfactory in 4 out of 20 feet; partially unsatisfactory in 5 out of 20 feet; and unsatisfactory in 1 out of 20 feet. Conclusion Despite the high index of bone fusion after triple arthrodesis, which is the gold standard treatment in advanced AAFD, the incomplete correction of major deformities and the persistence of residual pain contributed to a high disappointment rate of the patients with the surgical results.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a capacidade da artrodese tríplice de aliviar as principais queixas dos pacientes que apresentam pé plano adquirido do adulto (PPAA): 1) dor incapacitante localizada no médio e retropé; 2) deformidades marcadas pelo colapso do arco medial, valgo, abdução e supinação. Método Avaliamos 17 pacientes (20 pés) portadores de PPAA em estado avançado que foram submetidos à correção cirúrgica pela artrodese tríplice modelante. A média de idade dos pacientes no momento da cirurgia foi de 62 anos (variação de 38 a 79 anos), e o tempo médio de seguimento foi de 43 meses (variação de 18 a 84 meses). Utilizamos critérios clínicos empregando a escala visual analógica da dor (EVAD) e a escala funcional da American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS, na sigla em inglês) do retropé para avaliar a eficácia da cirurgia. Resultados A dor residual mensurada pela EVAD foi de três pontos, em média. Observamos incremento médio de 23% nos valores da escala AOFAS do retropé após o tratamento cirúrgico. A correção das deformidades foi satisfatória em 10 de 20 pés; parcialmente satisfatória em 4 de 20 pés; parcialmente insatisfatória em 5 de 20 pés; e insatisfatória em 1 de 20 pés. Conclusão Apesar da artrodese tríplice modelante indicada no tratamento do PPAA em estágio avançado apresentar alto índice de consolidação óssea, a correção incompleta das deformidades pré-existentes e a persistência de dor residual contribuíram para a elevada taxa de decepção dos pacientes com o resultado da cirurgia.

Macrodactilia: estudo retrospectivo de quatro casos / Macrodactyly: a retrospective study of four cases

INTRODUÇÃO: A macrodactilia é uma anomalia rara e de etiologia desconhecida. Os primeiros casos foram descritos, em 1821, por Klein. Representa aproximadamente 1% de todas as anomalias congênitas. Surge no nascimento e caracteriza-se pelo crescimento dos dedos das mãos, dos pés ou de todo o membro; entretanto, pode se apresentar mais tardiamente, com os sintomas de compressão de nervo, podendo associar-se à síndrome do túnel do carpo. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo de quatro casos de macrodactilia atendidos no Hospital da Santa Casa Misericórdia de Campo Grande, MS, nos últimos 10 anos. RESULTADOS: Descrevemos quatro casos de macrodactilia, sendo três em quirodáctilos e um acometendo primeiro pododáctilo. Todos os pacientes tratados com procedimentos cirúrgicos, um dos casos com amputação de falanges e metacarpo. CONCLUSÕES: É recomendada a amputação como opção cirúrgica em alguns casos e o tratamento precoce da síndrome do túnel do carpo quando presente.

INTRODUCTION: Macrodactyly is a rare anomaly of unknown etiology. The first cases were described in 1821 by Klein. It represents approximately 1% of all congenital anomalies. It appears at birth and is characterized by excessive growth of the fingers, toes, or of the entire limb; however, its appearance may be delayed, with symptoms of nerve compression, and may present with carpal tunnel syndrome. METHODS: Retrospective study of four cases of macrodactyly treated at the Hospital da Santa Casa Misericórdia in Campo Grande, MS, in the last 10 years RESULTS: We describe four cases of macrodactyly: three in the fingers and one affecting the first toe. All patients were treated with surgical procedures, one with amputation of phalanges and metacarpals. CONCLUSIONS: Amputation is a surgical option recommended in some cases, as is the early treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

How to classify plantar plate injuries: parameters from history and physical examination / Como classificar as lesões da placa plantar: parâmetros de história e exame físico

To find the best clinical parameters for defining and classifying the degree of plantar plate injuries. METHOD: Sixty-eight patients (100 metatarsophalangeal joints) were classified in accordance with the Arthroscopic Anatomical Classification for plantar plate injuries and were divided into five groups (0 to IV). Their medical files were reviewed and the incidence of each parameter for the respective group was correlated. These parameters were: use of high heels, sports, acute pain, local edema, Mulder's sign, widening of the interdigital space, pain in the head of the corresponding metatarsal, touching the ground, "drawer test", toe grip and toe deformities (in the sagittal, coronal and transversal planes). RESULTS: There were no statistically significant associations between the degree of injury and use of high-heel shoes, sports trauma, pain at the head of the metatarsal, Mulder's sign, deformity in pronation or displacement in the transversal and sagittal planes (although their combination, i.e. "cross toe", showed a statistically significant correlation). Positive correlations with the severity of the injuries were found in relation to initial acute pain, progressive widening of the interdigital space, loss of "touching the ground", positive results from the "drawer test" on the metatarsophalangeal joint, diminished grip strength and toe deformity in supination. CONCLUSIONS: The "drawer test" was seen to be the more reliable and precise tool for classifying the degree of plantar plate injury, followed by "touching the ground" and rotational deformities. It is possible to improve the precision of the diagnosis and the predictions of the anatomical classification for plantar plate injuries through combining the clinical history and data from the physical examination.

Encontrar os melhores parâmetros clínicos para definir e classificar o grau das lesões da placa plantar. MÉTODO: Foram classificados 68 pacientes (100 articulações metatarsofalângicas [MTF]) de acordo com a classificação anatômica artroscópica para lesão de placa plantar e divididos em cinco grupos (0 a IV). Seus registros médicos foram revisados e se correlacionou a incidência de cada parâmetro no respectivo grupo. Os parâmetros foram: uso de saltos altos, esportes, dor aguda, edema local, sinal de Mulder, alargamento do espaço interdigital, dor na cabeça do metatarso correspondente, toque ao solo, "teste da gaveta", preensão dos dedos e deformidades dos dedos (plano sagital, coronal e transversal). RESULTADOS: Não houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre o grau de lesão e o uso de sapatos de salto alto, trauma esportivo, dor de cabeça do metatarso, sinal de Mulder, deformidade em pronação, desvio no plano transversal e sagital (embora a sua combinação, o crossover toe, tenha mostrado correlação estatisticamente significativa). A correlação positiva com a severidade das lesões foi encontrada em: dor aguda no início, alargamento progressivo do espaço interdigital, perda de "toque ao solo"; positividade do "teste de gaveta" da MTF; diminuição da força de preensão e deformidade em supinação do dedo. CONCLUSÕES: O "teste de gaveta" se apresenta como a ferramenta mais confiável e precisa para classificar o grau da lesão da placa plantar, seguido pelo "toque ao solo" e as deformidades rotacionais. É possível melhorar a precisão do diagnóstico, bem como a previsão da classificação anatômica de lesão da placa plantar, por meio da combinação de história clínica e de dados de exame físico.

Manejo quirúrgico del pie cavo anterior en pacientes con Charcot-Marie-Tooth; evolución a 5 años / Surgical management of anterior cavus foot in Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients. Five-year follow-up

La neuropatía hereditaria motora y sensitiva presenta deformidad en los pies, como varo, cavo y dedos en garra. La enfermedad de Charcot-Marie-Tooth tiene descrita diversas técnicas quirúrgicas. Objetivo: Evaluar el resultado clínico y funcional de la osteotomía basal en "V" de los metatarsianos centrales con elevación del primer metatarsiano, osteotomía dorsal más osteotomía de cierre y elevación del quinto metatarsiano en los pacientes de Charcot-Marie-Tooth en un período de cinco años. Material y métodos: Es un estudio prospectivo, aleatorio, longitudinal, observacional y descriptivo en un período comprendido de cinco años. El total de pacientes que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión fueron 24, 16 del sexo masculino y 8 del sexo femenino. Con un total de 34 pies, a siete se les realizó el procedimiento quirúrgico en el pie derecho, a siete en el pie izquierdo y a 10 de manera bilateral, quedando un total de 34 pies tratados. Resultados: Se encontró un coeficiente de correlación de Pearson de -0.1 y una T de 1.71. Con ello se observó una diferencia estadística significativa entre las variables con lo que a los seis meses encontramos que el tratamiento quirúrgico tiene beneficios representativos. Conclusiones: El estudio realizado mostró un valor estadístico significativo tanto en la función, dolor y alineación en pacientes que se sometieron al tratamiento quirúrgico, comparado con el grado previo al evento quirúrgico, por lo que se recomienda continuar con esta técnica en todos los pacientes que sean portadores de pie cavo anterior.

Hereditary sensorimotor neuropathy involves foot deformities such as varus and cavus foot and claw toes. Several surgical techniques have been described to treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Objective: To assess the clinical and functional result of "V" basal osteotomy of the central metatarsals with elevation of the first metatarsal, dorsal osteotomy plus closing osteotomy, and elevation of the fifth metatarsal in Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients during a five-year period. Material and methods: Prospective, randomized, longitudinal, observational and descriptive study conducted during a five-year period. Twenty-four patients met the inclusion criteria: 16 males and 8 females. Seven underwent the surgical procedure in the right foot, seven in the left, and 10 in both feet, for a total of 34 feet treated. Results: The Pearson correlation coefficient was -0.1 and T = 1.71. A statistically significant difference was seen between the variables, which meant that, in the six-month follow-up, surgical treatment had representative benefits. Conclusions: The study found a statistically significant value for function, pain and alignment in patients who underwent surgical treatment, compared with their status prior to surgery. It is therefore recommended to continue using this technique in all patients presenting with anterior cavus foot.

Surgical treatment for myelodysplastic clubfoot / Tratamento cirúrgico do pé equinovaro mielodisplásico

Objective: To analyze the results from surgical treatment of 69 cases of clubfoot in 43 patients with myelodysplasia according to clinical and radiographic criteria, at our institution between 1984 and 2004. Methods: This was a retrospective study involving analysis of medical files, radiographs and consultations relating to patients who underwent surgical correction of clubfoot. The surgical technique consisted of radical posteromedial and lateral release with or without associated talectomy. Results: The patients' mean age at the time of the surgery was four years and two months, and the mean length of postoperative follow-up was seven years and two months. Satisfactory results were achieved in 73.9% of the feet and unsatisfactory results in 26.1% (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Residual deformity in the immediate postoperative period was associated with unsatisfactory results. Opening of the Kite (talocalcaneal) angle in feet that only underwent posteromedial and lateral release, along with appropriate positioning of the calcaneus in cases that underwent talectomy, was the radiographic parameter that correlated with satisfactory results...

Objetiuo: Analisar os resultados entre 1984 e 2004 em nossa instituição do tratamento cirúrgico de 69 pés equinovaros em 43 pacientes portadores de mielodisplasia segundo os critérios clínico e radiográfico. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo com análise de prontuário, radiografias e consulta com pacientes portadores de mielomeningocele que foram submetidos a correção cirúrgica de pés equinovaros. A técnica cirúrgica foi a liberação posteromediolateral (LPML) radical associada ou não a talectomia. Resultados: A média de idade na época da cirurgia foi de quatro anos e dois meses e o seguimento médio pós-operatório, de sete anos e dois meses. Foram encontrados resultados satisfatórios em 73,9% dos pés e insatisfatórios em 26,1% (p < 0,0001). Conclusão: A deformidade residual no pós-operatório imediato está relacionada com resultados insatisfatórios e a abertura do ângulo de Kite (talocalcaneano) nos pés submetidos somente a LPML, além do posicionamento adequado do calcâneo, nos casos em que foi feita a talectomia, é o parâmetro radiográfico relacionado aos resultados satisfatórios...

Salient Features of the Maasai Foot: Analysis of 1,096 Maasai Subjects

BACKGROUND: The Maasai are the most widely known African ethnic group located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Most spend their days either barefoot or in their traditional shoes made of car tires. Although they walk long distances of up to sixty kilometers a day, they do not suffer from any foot ailments. Little is known about their foot structure and gait. The goal of this investigation was to characterize various aspects of Maasai foot in standing and walking. METHODS: Foot length, calf circumference, hindfoot alignment, step length, cadence, and walking velocity were obtained from 1,096 adult Maasai people (545 males and 551 females; mean age, 40.28 +/- 14.69 years; age range, 16 to 65 years). All included subjects were from rural areas, where the primary terrain was sandy soil, who spend most of their lifetime barefoot, walking. They all denied any medical history or previous symptoms related to foot problems. A trained clinician scanned all feet for deformities. Static (standing) and dynamic (walking) Harris mat footprints were taken to determine the distribution of forefoot pressure patterns during walking. RESULTS: The average foot length was 250.14 +/- 18.12 mm (range, 210 to 295 mm) and calf circumference was 32.50 +/- 3.22 cm (range, 25 to 41 cm). The mean hindfoot alignment was 6.21degrees +/- 1.55degrees of valgus. Sixty-four subjects (5.84%) had bilateral flat-shaped feet with a low medial longitudinal arch that exactly matched the broad pattern of their static footprints. Step length, cadence, and walking velocity were 426.45 +/- 88.73 cm (range, 200 to 690 cm), 94.35 steps/min (range, 72 to 111 steps/min), and 40.16 +/- 8.36 m/min (range, 18.20 to 63.36 m/min), respectively. A total of 83.39% subjects showed unilateral or bilateral deformities of multiple toes regardless of age. The most frequent deformity was clawing (98.79%) of which the highest incidence occurred with the fifth toe (93.23%). Dynamic footprints showed even pressure patterns throughout the forefoot (64.87%), followed by lateral forefoot pressure concentration patterns (21.81%). CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows the distinct parameters that provide more insight into the Maasai foot.

Unusual metatarsophalangeal joint deformity in an advanced rheumatoid foot

No abstract available.

An FES system based on dual axis inclinometer in foot drop treatment / 生物医学工程学杂志

The foot drop functional electrical stimulation (FES) system consisting of various sensors has been widely applied to the disease of the foot drop. However, the current system is limited to the research on walking on the ground and ignores other important actions of foot in one's daily life, such as walking up and down the stairs, squatting and lying down, etc. In this work, we applied the dual axis angle sensor to the system of the foot drop FES for the first time. Such a system can not only stimulate the foot drop during normal walking, but also identify squatting, sitting, and lying down etc. and furthermore, the system can switch off automatically. In the meanwhile, it can also detect falls and other dangerous actions. The accuracy of our system can achieve 100%, 81.9%, 95.8%, 99.0% and 66.9% for normal walking, sitting-standing, walking up the stairs, walking down the stairs and squatting-standing respectively.

Clinical result of forefoot correction by the first ray stabilization combined with resection of the lesser metatarsal head procedure for patient with rheumatoid arthritis / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce the procedure of the 1st ray stabilization combined with resection of the lesser metatarsal heads for patient with severe forefoot deformity caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and evaluate the short to mid-term clinical results.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From Oct. 2006 to Aug. 2010,97 patients (129 feet) aged from 36 to 67 years (average 54), with forefoot deformity caused by rheumatoid arthritis were reviwed. There were 88 males and 9 females,65 single lateral involved and 32 bilateral involved, the average duration of disease was 17 years (6 to 32 years). The 1st ray instability and lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint stiff dislocation were found in all cases. The first ray stabilization combined with resection of the lesser metatarsal head procedure were performed for all cases. The radiographic Hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) were measurde and the JSSF (Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot) score were evaluated before operation and every follow up.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The average followed-up was 37 months (6 to 52 months) for all patients except 5 (7 feet) and 1 died for acute cardiac infarction 1 year after operation. The average JSSF score improved from (33.2 +/- 8.2) points preoperative to (67.3 +/- 3.1) points at final followed-up (P < 0.01); the average HVA was corrected from (50.0 +/- 11.8) degrees preoperative to (21.2 +/- 3.2) degrees at final follow up (P < 0.01); the average IMA was corrected from (15.5 +/- 3.6) degrees preoperative to (9.7 +/- 6.6) degrees at final follow up (P < 0.01). MTP joint nonunion was found in 4 feet. A radiographic high density mass was found in the 1st cuneiform bone during 8 to 11 months followed-up in 3 feet; delayed wound healing was happened in 9 feet; MTP joint infection was happened in 2 feet; tarsometatarsal joint infection was happened in 1 foot; lesser MTP joints deformity recurrence were found in 16 feet.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The characters of forefoot with RA in later stage are the 1st ray deformity and instability compound with the lesser toes deformity. The 1st ray stability procedure which include the 1st MTP arthrodesis and the Lapidus procedure can correct the 1st ray deformities and rebuilt its stability. The lesser toes metatarsal head resection is effective in correct their deformity. This combined procedure is reliable. It is suitable for patients with severe Hallux valgus, increased IMA, tarsometatarsal joint instability and the lesser MTP joint stiff dislocation.</p>

Exploración ecográfica al pie de patinadores / Echographic screening in the skater's foot

INTRODUCCIËN: La confluencia de factores que provocan la fricción del patín sobre ciertas áreas de los pies de patinadores durante sus entrenamientos ocasiona lesiones nodulares. OBJETIVO: Explorar y describir características imagenológicas de estas excrecencias circunscritas que se presentan en los pies de patinadores como consecuencia del sobreuso deportivo. MÉTODOS: Se realizó estudio transversal y descriptivo en 100 jóvenes masculinos no deportistas (controles) y en los 15 integrantes de la Preselección Cubana de Patinaje de carrera en abril de 2009 (10 varones y 5 hembras), todos con más de diez años de práctica deportiva sistemática. Se les realizó examen ecográfico diagnóstico en el Instituto de Medicina Deportiva para evaluar el estado de las estructuras articulares y periarticulares de esta región y los datos se procesaron mediante estadística descriptiva. RESULTADOS: Se verificaron distorsiones ecográficas en el 100 por ciento de los deportistas evaluados caracterizadas fundamentalmente por: engrosamiento dérmico circunscrito (100 por ciento), tendinitis (33,3 por ciento) y exostosis bursata (20 por ciento); manifestaciones todas incluidas en una afección que los autores identificaron como el pie del patinador cuya expresión clínica externa lo constituye la presencia de nódulos de localización retrocalcánea, región dorsal y/o medial del pie. CONCLUSIONES: El pie del patinador puede constituir una entidad nosológica que tiene sustento imagenológico y que se relaciona con la fricción directa y sistemática del patín, propia de este deporte y que no solo afecta la piel de los pies de los patinadores sino que puede interferir con el entrenamiento o competencia por la asociación con otras lesiones

INTRODUCTION: The convergence of factors leading to skate friction on some areas of skater's feet during trainings provoke nodular injuries. OBJECTIVES: To explore and to describe the imaging features of these circumscribed excrecences present in the skater's feet as consequence of sports overuse. METHODS: A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in 100 young no-sportsmen (controls) and in the 15 members of the Cuban Pre-Selection of speed Skating in April, 2009 (10 boys and 5 girls), all of them with more than 10 years of systematic sports practice. Then underwent a diagnostic echographic examination in the Institute of Sports Medicine to assess the condition of articular and periarticular structures of this area and data were processed by descriptive statistics. RESULTS: There were demonstrated echographic distortions in 100 percent of assessed sportsmen, mainly due to: circumscribed dermic thickening (100 percent), tendonitis (33,3 percent) and exostosis bursata (20 percent), manifestations included in an affection identified by authors as skater foot whose external clinical expression is the presence of retrocalcaneal nodules, dorsal and/or foot medial region. CONCLUSIONS: The skater's foot may be a disease entity with an imaging support and is related to direct and systematic friction of skate, characteristic of this sport and that not only involve the teeth's skin but it may to interfere with treatment or competence due to its association with other injuries

Checkrein Deformity by Incarcerated Posterior Tibial Tendon and Displaced Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon following Ankle Dislocation: A Case Report

We report a case of 20 year-old man who had unusual equinus and checkrein deformity following dislocation of his right ankle joint. He had been treated with distal tibiofibular screw fixation and external fixation. After removal of external fixator, he had suffered from progressive deformity of foot and ankle. Widening of distal tibiofibular joint and medial clear space was found on radiograph and it was revealed that posterior tibial tendon had been dislocated and incarcerated into the distal tibiofibular joint on MRI. We corrected the deformity with excision of incarcerated posterior tibial tendon, adhesiolysis and lengthening of flexor hallucis longus tendon, reconstruction of deltoid ligament and flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer.

Clinical analysis of 107 patients with foot and ankle deformities caused by spinal bifida / 中华外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the incidence, clinical features, deformity categories and orthopedic treatment of foot and ankle deformities caused by spinal bifida.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The charts of the patients received surgical treatment between January 1990 and July 2009 were studied retrospectively, and the data were analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>One hundred and seven cases of foot and ankle deformities caused by spinal bifida received surgical treatment and were included. There were 44 male and 63 female patients. The average age was 17.7 years (range, 1.3 - 52.0 years). And 50.5% (54/107) of cases were over 18 years old and had spinal bifida occulta, and the other 49.5% had spinal bifida manifesta. There was only one case of thoracic spinal bifida (T(3-8)), while the other 106 cases had lumbosacral vertebrae cleft (mainly L(3) to Sacrum). Among a total of 165 feet, unilateral involvement was found in 49 cases (22 cases on the left side, 27 cases on the right side), bilateral involvement in 58 cases. Combined ankle-foot deformities included 76 varus talipes, 23 talipes valgus, 15 flail feet, and 51 other foot deformities. Other site deformities, as a result of spinal bifida, included knee flexion or hyperextension deformity in 4 cases, hip deformity (hip adduction, flexion, or hip dislocation, pelvic tilt, lower extremity discrepancy, etc.) in 17 cases, and urinatory dysfunction and defecation in 30 cases. Twenty-nine of 54 cases with spinal bifida occulta failed to be diagnosed in other hospitals and the misdiagnosed rate reached 53.7% (29/54). Corrective surgery was performed in only 26 patients. And 50.5% (54/107) of patients (over 18 years old) had severe foot and ankle deformities due to a failure of prior surgical treatment.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Spinal bifida is the most commonly found in the lumbosacral vertebrae. Although the main pathogenesis is developmental abnormalities of spinal cord and nerve, the secondary deformity is usually located on the foot and ankle. Some young orthopedic surgeons may not have enough awareness and treatment experience about this disease due to over-specialty of the orthopaedics, so the delay of early diagnosis and treatment is often found and many severe foot and ankle deformities occur.</p>

Extraarticular Subtalar Arthrodesis for Pes Planovalgus: An Interim Result of 50 Feet in Patients with Spastic Diplegia

BACKGROUND: There are no reports of the pressure changes across the foot after extraarticular subtalar arthrodesis for a planovalgus foot deformity in cerebral palsy. This paper reviews our results of extraarticular subtalar arthrodesis using a cannulated screw and cancellous bone graft. METHODS: Fifty planovalgus feet in 30 patients with spastic diplegia were included. The mean age at the time of surgery was 9 years, and the mean follow-up period was 3 years. The radiographic, gait, and dynamic foot pressure changes after surgery were investigated. RESULTS: All patients showed union and no recurrence of the deformity. Correction of the abduction of the forefoot, subluxation of the talonavicular joint, and the hindfoot valgus was confirmed radiographically. However, the calcaneal pitch was not improved significantly after surgery. Peak dorsiflexion of the ankle during the stance phase was increased after surgery, and the peak plantarflexion at push off was decreased. The peak ankle plantar flexion moment and power were also decreased. Postoperative elevation of the medial longitudinal arch was expressed as a decreased relative vertical impulse of the medial midfoot and an increased relative vertical impulse (RVI) of the lateral midfoot. However, the lower than normal RVI of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal head after surgery suggested uncorrected forefoot supination. The anteroposterior and lateral paths of the center of pressure were improved postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Our experience suggests that the index operation reliably corrects the hindfoot valgus in patients with spastic diplegia. Although the operation corrects the plantar flexion of the talus, it does not necessarily correct the plantarflexed calcaneus and forefoot supination. However, these findings are short-term and longer term observations will be needed.

Treatment of equinovarus caused by cerebral palsy with neurotomy of muscular branch of tibial nerve / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate clinical effect of neurotomy of muscular branch of tibial nerve for the treatment of equinovarus caused by cerebral palsy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifty-two cases of equinovarus caused by cerebral palsy were treated with neurotomy of muscular branch of tibial nerve. The male was 33 (38 feet) and the female 19 (26 feet) with the average age of 7.8 years old (from 6 to 10). The muscular tension according to Ashworsh grade, 34 cases were grade III and 18 cases were grade IV. The ankle clonus was positive in 42 cases.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All cases were followed up for 1-3 years with the average of 2.6 years. The spastic gait of cases had obviously improved and abnormity had no recurred. According to corrective degree of abnormity and satisfactive condition of patients, evaluation of the effect were excellent in 32 cases, good in 14, poor in 6.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Neurotomy of muscular branch of tibial nerve is the safe and effective method for the treatment of equinovarus caused by cerebral palsy.</p>

Deformidad podálica: presentación de un caso / Podalic deformity: a case report

Se presenta una paciente de 51 años de edad y blanca que fue operada de Hallux Valgus del pie izquierdo con la técnica de McBride modificada y que evolutivamente se le diagnosticó un Sudeck y presentó una severa deformidad en garras de los dedos que le dificultaba la marcha. El objetivo fue lograr un pie plantígrado con la técnica quirúrgica de plastias tendinosas de los extensores y flexores de los dedos del pie y las artrodesis metatarsofalángicas. A través de un abordaje dorsal del pie se pudo realizar las plastias tendinosas y las artrodesis de las cinco articulaciones metatarsofalángicas. Su evolución fue satisfactoria y a las 12 semanas ya la paciente podia caminar y calzar zapatos cómodos, a las 20 semanas se le dio el alta definitiva.

It is presented a white female, 51-years-old patient that was operated on, by suffering from Hallux Valgus in the left foot, by means of McBride modified technique being later diagnosed a Sudeck and presented a severe deformity in claws of the fingers that complicated her to walk. The objective of this work was to achieve a plantigrade foot by putting into practice the tendinous plasties surgical technique of the extensors and flexores of the toes and the metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis. Through a dorsal approach of the foot could be carried out the tendinous plasties and the arthrodesis of the five metatarsophalangeal joints. Her evolution was satisfactory; 12 weeks later the patient could already walk and wear comfortable shoes and after 20 weeks she was finally discharged.

Metatarsalgias quirurgicas. La osteotomia de Weil. Alcances, limitaciones y detalles quirurgicos / Surgical metatarsalgias. Weil osteotomy. Possibilities, limitations and technical details

Introducción: Se propone la osteotomía distal oblicuacontrolada con osteosíntesis de los radios menores del pie en el tratamiento de la metatarsalgia central sintomática debida a alteraciones en la fórmula metatarsiana. Se enumeran sucintamente los problemas que ocurren con la osteotomía de Weil. Se discute la utilidad de las variantes técnicas para controlar el llamado “efecto Weil” y los dedos flotantes.Materiales y métodos: Se evaluó a 19 pacientes (21 procedimientos de uno o más o todos los radios centrales), puntualizando los efectos no deseados por sobre los beneficios. Se ponderaron parámetros objetivos y subjetivos de acuerdo con el puntaje AOFAS y se establecieron cinco grupos de categorización según esos parámetros. Resultados: Óptimo: 6 pies; bueno: 6 pies; aceptable: 5 pies; regular: 7 pies; malo-pésimo: 1 pie.Conclusiones: Ningún procedimiento hasta la fecha estáexento de problemas; tampoco la osteotomía de Weil.Aún así, constituye el recurso más confiable que disponemos. El “efecto Weil” y los dedos flotantes se deben a una ejecución técnica deficiente y a un programa de rehabilitación mal planificado. La rigidez articular es inevitable en un abordaje articular sobre deformidades estructuradas antiguas. Los puntajes más bajos dependen del factor humano (elección o ejecución inadecuada).

Treatment of burn cicatricial foot drop with Ilizarov fixator / 中华烧伤杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the efficacy of Ilizarov fixator on cicatricial foot drop after burn.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Six patients with cicatricial foot drop after burn were treated with Ilizarov fixator during June 2004 approximately October 2007, the fixator was set on the leg and foot by fixed bone needles. Nuts on the threaded rod were turned from 3 post operation day, 2 approximately 4 rounds per time and 4 times per day in the first week, then 1 approximately 2 rounds per time and 4 times a day, which corrected the deformity of talipes equinus by shortening or lengthening the thread rod in the front and at the back. Ankle joint was maintained in neutral position for 2 approximately 3 months after effective correction. Weight carrying for patients was increased gradually after removal of fixator. Ankle joint was maintained in neutral position with fixator at least three months. Patients were followed up 5 approximately 10 months.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Ankle joints from all patients were restored to neutral position after application with fixator for 4 approximately 6 weeks. All patients achieved 0 degrees dorsiflexion in weight carrying for whole planta pedis after use of fixator for 12 approximately 15 weeks with good locomotion function.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Ilizarov fixator is safe and mini-injury, which is an effective method for treatment of cicatricial foot drop.</p>

Retalho sural para reconstrução do pé / Sural flap for reconstruction of the foot

Introdução: as perdas de substância localizadas no pé mostram-se bastante desafiadoras quanto a sua reconstrução. Os retalhos livres microcirúrgicos eram primeira escolha quando se necessitava de uma cobertura mais elaborada. Com a publicação de Masquelet e Col. (1992), abriu-se uma nova possibilidade de tratamento dessas lesões. Objetivo: mostrar que o retalho neurocutâneo sural constitui-se numa alternativa efetiva para o tratamento de lesões extensas no pé. Métodos: o retalho sural foi utilizado em 24 pacientes, no período de 1990 a 2006. Descreve-se a técnica de confecção deste retalho para cobrir lesões situadas no pé. Resultados: todos os defeitos foram corrigidos, com baixo índice de complicações. Discussão: Os retalhos microcirúrgicos, por muito tempo, foram a opção principal para o tratamento de lesões extensas localizadas no pé. Para a realização deste procedimento faz-se necessária a participação de equipe especializada e material especial. O retalho neurocutâneo sural substitui, em parte, os retalhos microcirúrgicos, com a vantagem de apresentar menor dificuldade técnica, confecção mais rápida, pequena morbidade e ser eficaz. Conclusão: o retalho neurocutâneo sural é eficiente na cobertura de lesões com perda de substância no pé e substitui, em muitos casos, o retalho microcirúrgico.

Background: the reconstructions related to loose of foot substance are challenging. The microsurgical flaps were the first choice when a more elaborated coverture was needed. With Masquelet e Col's publication (1992) a new possibility of treating those lesions was opened: the sural neurocutaneus flap. Objective: to show that the sural neurocutaneus flap is an effective alternative to treat extensive injuries on the foot. Methods: the sural neurocutaneus flap was used to cover the traumatic injuries on the foot of 24 patients, between the years of 1990 and 2006. This flap is made from the vascularization that follows the sural nerve and has become an excellent option for the treatment of lost of foot substance. Resultads: all the flaps were corrected with a low complication average.Discussion: the microsurgical flap asforalong time the main option when itcametotreating extensive injuries on the foot. The sural neurocutaneus flap replaces, partially, this flap, with the advantage of presenting a lower technical difficulty and also for being produced quicker, with small morbidity. Conclusions: the sural neurocutaneus flap is efficient in covering injuries with lost of foot substance.