Clinical presentation of congenital convex pes valgus.
Congenital convex pes valgus, frequently termed vertical talus in past descriptions, is a malformed foot that requires early diagnosis and treatment. A brief review of clinical features and a case presentation are provided to enhance the understanding of this complex deformity. A successful treatment regimen for infants and children is described, involving manipulation and early surgical correction.
Griffin
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Department of Orthopedics, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Hayward, California, USA.
Daly
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Karlin
J M
JM
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery