Shortening of the calcaneus treated with Ilizarov's method.
The author reports the case of a sixteen year old young lady with heel shortening, due to a growth arrest of the calcaneal epiphysis, secondary to its septic involvement by a heel puncture. At the age of sixteen a lengthening according to Ilizarov's method was performed, using progressive distraction of an osteotomy of the calcaneal tuberosity. The result was satisfying with a cosmetical improvement, a painless function and a more comfortable shoe fitting.
Lammens
J
J
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, U.Z. Pellenberg, Belgium.
D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006365:Heel / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain; D016896:Treatment Outcome