The indications and technique for surgical correction of pes cavus with external fixation.
Cavovarus is a deformity commonly associated with a variety of underlying disorders, and treatment of severe cavovarus foot with an underlying progressive disorder is very challenging. Often patients have undergone some prior surgery at least once, with increased potential risk of neurovascular injury and breakdown of soft tissue. In addition, concomitant problems such as torsional malalignment and leg-length discrepancy should also be addressed to prevent recurrence and treatment failure. In this article, indications and an algorithmic approach with various osteotomies for the treatment of cavovarus deformity using external fixation are discussed in detail.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University, Baengnyeong-ro 156, Chuncheon 200-722, Republic of Korea.
Kang
K
Lee
Jae-Ho
JH
Cho
Woo-Chun
WC
Lee
D016267:External Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy
Cavovarus; External fixation; Foot deformity; Gradual correction; Osteotomy; Pes cavus; Surgery