Outcomes of Naviculectomy for Severe Recurrent Clubfoot Deformity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Naviculectomy was originally described for resistant congenital vertical talus deformity but was later expanded to use in rigid cavus deformity. This study reviews the operative outcomes of complete excision of the navicular for recurrent deformity in the talipes equinovarus (TEV) population.

Methods

After institutional review board approval, all patients undergoing naviculectomy at a single institution were identified. Clinical, radiographic, and pedobarographic data (minimum 2 years' follow-up) were reviewed.

Results

Twelve patients (14 feet) with TEV from 1984 to 2019 were included. All feet had minimum 1 prior operative intervention on the affected foot (mean age = 4.0 years, range 0.2-14.5), with 8/14 having at least 3 prior operative procedures. Compl

SUBMITTER: Westberry DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8702667 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature