title: The Ilizarov method in the management of relapsed club feet.
abstract: We present the results of the management of 17 relapsed club feet in 12 children using the Ilizarov method with gradual distraction and realignment of the joint. Review at a mean of three years after surgery showed maintenance of correction with excellent or good results in 13 feet. Five mobile feet which had been treated by a split transfer of the tibialis anterior tendon two weeks after removal of the frame had an excellent result.
authors.affiliation: Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, England.
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Bradish
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Noor
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D013709:Tendon Transfer