title: Complete subtalar release in resistant clubfeet: a critical analysis of results in 146 cases.
abstract: A series of 101 patients (146 feet) with resistant clubfoot corrected by complete subtalar release is presented. A detailed rating system was used to evaluate the results. Minimum follow-up was 2 years. Fourteen feet (9.6%) had undergone additional surgical procedures at the time of review, and 101 feet (69%) had excellent or good functional ratings at that time. The mean total ankle motion was 34.2 degrees (range, 8-56 degrees). The better results occurred in feet without previous surgery. Final ankle range of motion was increased by using a special flexed-knee cast with reserve space above the foot. Longer follow-up is needed to determine the optimal age for surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regional Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Russia.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Rumyantsev
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Ezrohi
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome