Short and mid-term results of arthroereisis in the management of flexible pesplanovalgus in adolescents

Gamal, Mahmoud; Farouk, Amr; Elshazly, Ossama; Hefny, Hany; Abd-Ella, Mohamed Mokhtar

doi:10.4103/eoj.eoj_64_23

Short and mid-term results of arthroereisis in the management of flexible pesplanovalgus in adolescents

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Abstract

Introduction
Flexible flatfoot is a common deformity in children and adults. Various conservative and surgical procedures have been defined in the treatment of symptomatic flexible flatfoot. Surgeons have been using subtalar joint arthroereisis implant techniques for over 35 years and have routinely reported good short-term results. However, on a midterm to long-term studies there is a variation in the results.
Patients and methods
This is a prospective case series study to evaluate the effectiveness and complications of arthroereisis in the management of flexible pesplanovalgus in adolescents. This study included 50 feet with symptomatic flexible flatfoot all of them had arthroereisis implant insertion with or without soft tissue procedures as indicated.
Result
As regard clinical evaluation there is significant correction of the heel valgus angle, AOFAS score and FAAM score.

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