A new operative approach for flatfoot secondary to posterior tibial tendon insufficiency: a preliminary report.

摘要: The treatment of Johnson stage 2 posterior tibial tendon insufficiency remains controversial. Because the deformities remain flexible in 2, bony osteotomies are preferable over fusion operations. It is our contention that operative intervention should address all components pes planovalgus deformity exists disease. Seventeen patients with 20 cases were treated heel cord lengthening, flexor digitorum longus to medial cuneiform transfer, lateral column and displacement calcaneal osteotomy. Preoperative, postoperative, final radiographs while standing analyzed determine radiographic correction deformities. In addition, American Orthopaedic Foot Ankle Society's ankle/hindfoot rating scale was applied before surgery at 6-month intervals after surgery. Currently, average follow-up 17.5 months. foot score preoperatively 5...