Enigma of pediatric vertical talus deformity.
Vertical talus is an unusual pediatric deformity that often is unrecognized at birth. Its treatment is necessarily surgical and not typically addressed by the podiatric medical profession. In this case report, the enigmatic deformity is reviewed, along with a detailed photographic assay of useful techniques for its surgical reduction.
Marcinko
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, Atlanta Hospital, Georgia 30365.
Azzolini
T J
TJ
Mariash
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D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008722:Methods; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011859:Radiography; D013628:Talus