title: Correction of neglected vertical talus deformity in an adult.
abstract: Congenital vertical talus is an uncommon foot deformity that is characterised by a fixed dorsal dislocation of the navicular on the talar head and neck. Left untreated, a congenital vertical talus causes significant long-term disability. We present a case of neglected vertical talus in a middle-aged woman who was successfully treated with resection of the talar head and tendon transfers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Tun Hing
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005413:Flatfoot; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013628:Talus / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome