title: Surgical Correction of Rigid Equinovarus Contracture Utilizing Extensive Soft Tissue Release.
abstract: Although deforming contractures of the lower extremities after acute cerebrovascular events are well documented in the literature, there is limited literature regarding specific surgical considerations for the correction of these deformities, which are nonosseus in nature. The equinovarus foot, regardless of its origin, is a challenging pathologic condition for the foot and ankle surgeon. It is critical to have a firm understanding of the cause and symptoms behind an equinovarus deformity before treatment. The clinical presentation is discussed with special attention to deformities in adults with rigid equinovarus deformities after cerebrovascular-related accidents or peripheral ischemic events.
authors.affiliation: Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, 2111 Glenwood Drive, Suite 104, Winter Park, FL 32792, USA; Department of Podiatric Surgery, Florida Hospital East Orlando Surgical Residency Program, 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32828, USA. Electronic address: docreeves1@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Christopher L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Reeves
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Florida Hospital East Orlando Surgical Residency Program, 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32828, USA; Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, 250 North Alafaya Trail, Suite 115, Orlando, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Amber M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Shane
authors.affiliation: Florida Hospital East Orlando Residency Training Program, 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32828, USA.
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zappasodi
authors.affiliation: Florida Hospital East Orlando Residency Training Program, 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32828, USA.
authors.forename: Trevor
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Payne
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Cavovarus foot; Cavus foot; Contracture; Ischemic contracture; Soft tissue release; Spastic equinovarus; Tenotomy