The Efficacy of Using Reversed Ponseti Technique for Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus in Restoring the Normal Radiographic Measurement of the Foot
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The Efficacy of Using Reversed Ponseti Technique for Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus in Restoring the Normal Radiographic Measurement of the Foot, MOHAMED F. ELKHOSOUSY, YEHIA TARAF, NAGUIB PASHA, ALY AL-ZWAHRY, M.D.; MOHAMED TAG and ALAA ABD EL-GABER
Abstract
Introduction: Congenital vertical talus is a congenital anomaly of the foot with characteristic rocker foot deformity. On radiographic examination, the talus is vertically displaced in line with the tibia.
Patients and Methods: 46 feet (30 patients) with congenital vertical talus were treated with reversed ponseti method and were evaluated radiologicaly using standard anteroposterior and lateral talocalcaneal and talofirst metatarsal angles. The angles were measured preoperatively, postoperatively and at a 4 year follow-up.
Results: All the angles were significantly improved reach-ing the normal radiographic measurement after treatment with reversed ponseti method. The results were statistically signif-icant.
Conclusion: Reversed ponseti technique is an effective method in restoring the normal radiographic measurements in congenital vertical talus feet.