title: Neuromuscular deformity: treatment with external fixation.
abstract: A multiplanar foot deformity is defined by the presence of more than one deformity affecting the foot. These deformities may develop in any plane, including the frontal, sagittal, or transverse planes. This article focuses on the treatment of multiplanar neuromuscular foot deformities with external fixation, reviewing the indications, preoperative planning, techniques, and complications.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Guzelbahce sk, Tugrul ap, kat:2, no:33-35, Nisantasi, Istanbul, Turkey. mkucukkaya@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Metin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kucukkaya
authors.forename: Unal
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kuzgun
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012737:Sex Factors; D055815:Young Adult