title: The adult paralytic foot.
abstract: The adult paralytic foot is a common clinical entity. It has numerous neurologic, systemic, and traumatic causes that result in muscle imbalance and foot deformity. A thorough physical examination and diagnostic work-up, as well as an understanding of the relevant functional anatomy, are essential to proper management. Treatment goals include the establishment of a plantigrade foot, elimination of deforming forces, and, when possible, restoration of active motor control.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, William Beaurmont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA.
authors: Sean A
authors: SA
authors: Matuszak
authors: Erin A
authors: EA
authors: Baker
authors: Paul T
authors: PT
authors: Fortin
mesh_terms: D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D004576:Electromyography; D020233:Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000150:complications; D010808:Physical Examination; D013709:Tendon Transfer