ABSTRACT
There are a multitude of congenital deformities that can occur in the feet. Some are very common and others are more remote. They can frequently be corrected with conservative care, such as splinting, casting, and various exercises over a period of time. Those that are not resolved by conservative measures can generally be surgically improved or corrected. A few conditions should be left for surgical resolution after maturity occurs.
Subject(s)
Foot Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Foot Deformities, Congenital , Age Factors , Arthroplasty , Cerebral Palsy/complications , Child , Child, Preschool , Clubfoot/surgery , Follow-Up Studies , Foot/surgery , Foot Deformities, Acquired/etiology , Hallux Valgus/congenital , Hallux Valgus/surgery , Humans , Infant , Osteotomy , Tendons/abnormalities , Toes/abnormalities , Toes/surgerySubject(s)
Foot Diseases/surgery , Myotonic Dystrophy/surgery , Adolescent , Humans , Male , Myotonic Dystrophy/congenitalABSTRACT
Calcaneal varus or calcaneal cavus alone can be readily corrected, and the surgical procedure is not technically difficult. The author states that if the four basic points he describes are followed, good results will be obtained, and the osteotomy will heal in the desired position without incident. If other osseous deformities of the foot are involved, the deformities must be considered separately and in relation to each other, and other procedures may be necessary.
Subject(s)
Calcaneus/abnormalities , Adult , Calcaneus/surgery , Child , Foot Diseases/surgery , Humans , Osteotomy/methodsABSTRACT
The Gill bone block procedure is valuable in the treatment of dropfoot as it may eliminate the need for a dropfoot brace. Also, it may reduce the frequency of tripping and falling by providing a better gait pattern, and if the deformity is not too severe, additional surgery may not be necessary.
