Anomalous insertion of the tibialis posterior tendon in congenital metatarsus varus.
Congenital metatarsus varus is a common deformity that usually responds to conservative treatment. In fifteen feet operated on for resistant deformity, an anomalous insertion of the tibialis posterior tendon was found in fourteen. Six cadaveric infant feet were dissected to confirm the normal insertion. The dynamic component of the deformity is stressed.
D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013710:Tendons / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery