title: Role of talectomy in the treatment of rigid talipes equinovarus deformities.
abstract: The authors provide a review of the principles of talectomy as a surgical treatment option for severe, rigid, and resistant clubfoot deformities. Such deformities are associated with a high recurrence rate and frequently involve a large number of surgical interventions to attain a satisfactory result. Talectomy has been successfully used as both a primary and salvage procedure to treat such deformities, often eliminating the need for subsequent surgeries. A discussion of the operative technique, indications, advantages, and common complications associated with the procedure is presented. In addition, a case report of talectomy used to treat a severe, bilateral clubfoot deformity in a 4-year-old boy is included.
authors.affiliation: Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, CA, USA.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Giacopelli
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D013628:Talus / Q000601:surgery*