title: Application of a constrained external fixator frame for treatment of a fixed equinus contracture.
abstract: Ankle equinus can result from congenital, traumatic, neurological, and pathological etiologies. Corrective methods have been described in the literature using a combination of soft tissue releases or osseous procedures with reported complications. We present a case report of a patient with a post-traumatic fixed equinus deformity of 28 degrees at maximum dorsiflexion, treated successfully through gradual correction using a modified constrained external fixator. The patient maintained a rectus foot and was able to perform all daily activities at the final follow-up. Fixed equinus deformities can be difficult to manage. Gradual correction with an external fixator is a reasonable treatment option.
  
  
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authors: Department of Surgery, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA. rmendicino@faiwp.com
authors: Robert W
authors: RW
authors: Mendicino
authors: Lara J
authors: LJ
authors: Murphy
authors: Michael P
authors: MP
authors: Maskill
authors: Alan R
authors: AR
authors: Catanzariti
authors: Harry
authors: H
authors: Penny
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D004863:Equinus Deformity / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans