title: Equinus deformity in cerebral palsy: a retrospective analysis of treatment and function in 39 cases.
abstract: Equinus deformity, due to a contracture of the triceps surae, is a frequent problem in cerebral palsy. The authors present a retrospective analysis of the functional status of 27 patients (39 feet) of equinus deformity seen in a 10-year follow-up study. When either a Hoke or White tendo Achillis surgical lengthening procedure was combined with a postoperative management program of night-bracing, the recurrence of equinus deformity was significantly reduced.
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000601:surgery; D001915:Braces; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies