Our Results of Complete Subtalar Relase in Surgical Treatment of Clubfoot
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Our Results of Complete Subtalar Relase in Surgical Treatment of Clubfoot

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2001;11(2):59-63 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2001.40360
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Abstract

AIM: We have evaluated the efficiency of complet subtalar release on pes equinovarus deformity retrospectively. MATERIAL and METHOD: Thirty-four complete subtalar release (CSTR) operations were performed on 28 patients 1988-1996. The average follow-up was 47 months with a minimum of 24 months. The indication for surgery was established as defined by Mc Kay. Surgery was performed using the Cincinnati incision. RESULTS: Evaluation was made according to the Simons criteria. Eighty percent of results were classified as satisfactory, 20% as unsatisfactory. CONCLUSION: We conclude that complete subtalar release is an efficient producere for correcting the tree dimensional deformity of calcaneum. The complication rate has increased in cases with rigid feet and if patient's age was over 2years.

Keywords: Clubfoot, Foot surgery