title: Stage II flatfoot: what fails and why.
abstract: Stage II PTT dysfunction is a complex problem that has multiple treatment options. Whether it is treated nonoperatively or operatively, multiple factors affect the success of treatment. The orthopedic literature reports many factors that can lead to failure. Although it is virtually impossible to account for every possible scenario, adhering to sound principles and understanding what can go wrong and why, can help to avoid many of the pitfalls.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, 6200 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43231, USA.
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: William E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Saar
authors.forename: Thomas H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Gregory C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Berlet
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D017211:Treatment Failure