Acute posttraumatic planovalgus foot deformity involving hindfoot ligamentous pathology.
This article outlines the pathology of posttraumatic adult flat foot deformity that involves hindfoot ligamentous injury. The clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and pathology that are noted at the time of reconstruction are described. A proposed surgical reconstruction is presented that has successfully reconstructed the longitudinal arch of the affected foot.
Nelson
David R
DR
Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, 910 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E8, Canada.
Younger
Alastair
A
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011897:Random Allocation; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications