Clawfoot deformity: an analysis of the causes and surgical treatment using a modification of the Jones suspension procedure.
The authors present a modification of the Jones Suspension procedure for clawfoot deformity. The specific mechanisms of this deformity are analyzed. The procedure is a split transfer of the extension level with an aggressive clawfoot release and fixation. Recurrence and complications are reduced with the modification.
Grumbine
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, Western Medical Center/Anaheim, California, USA.
King
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GA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*