title: Talectomy for equinovarus deformity in arthrogryposis. A 13 (2-20) year review of 17 feet.
abstract: Ten children (17 feet) with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and severe, rigid equinovarus deformity underwent talectomy to bring the foot plantigrade. One child had a bilateral talectomy after only one manipulation, whereas the others were operated on an average of three times before talectomy. After a mean follow-up of 13 years, 14 out of 17 feet were satisfactory. We recommend that children with arthrogryposis and severe rigid equinovarus deformity be treated with talectomy before the expected age of walking.
authors.affiliation: University of Copenhagen Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sølund
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sonne-Holm
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Kjølbye
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000150:complications*; D001864:Bone Wires; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013628:Talus / Q000601:surgery*