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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2022

Outcomes of Eight-Plate Epiphysiodesis for Residual Clubfoot Deformities.

Haoyu Zhao, Hongjiang Ruan, Yuting Cao, Hengfeng Yuan, Qinglin Kang

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Article in Orthopaedic surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07466043 (Midfoot Osteotomy Versus 8-Plate Epiphysiodesis for Residual Metatarsal Adductus in Relapsed Congenital Talipes Equinovarus), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Midfoot Osteotomy Versus 8-Plate Epiphysiodesis for Residual Metatarsal Adductus in Relapsed Congenital Talipes Equinovarus

TypeinterventionalSponsorAssiut UniversityRan2026 to 2028Enrolled40ConditionsClub FootArmsMidfoot Osteotomy, 8-Plate Epiphysiodesis
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Haoyu ZhaoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Hongjiang RuanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Yuting CaoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Hengfeng YuanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0017-2622
Qinglin KangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9825-0451

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Excellent Youth Training Program of Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital ynyq202102National Natural Science Foundation of China 82072421
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Abstract

objectiveThe outcome of congenital clubfoot treatment is still challenging if the feet deformities are not completely corrected. Here we explore a minimal invasive procedure with an eight-plate implant to correct the residual forefoot adduction deformity after treatment of neglected or relapsed clubfoot.

methodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients with residual forefoot adduction deformity after clubfoot treatment between January 2013 and June 2016. The patients underwent temporary epiphysiodesis of the lateral column of the mid-foot, which in detail, an eight-plate was placed on each side of the calcaneocuboid joint. The foot deformities were recorded according to the weight-bearing radiographic measurements including talo-first metatarsal angle, calcaneo-fifth metatarsal angle and medial-to-lateral column length.

resultsA total of 13 patients (20 feet) with an average age of 7.8 years old were located with an average duration of 40.8 months follow-up (range, 28 to 54 months). The average talo-first metatarsal angle improved from 28.3° (range, 19° to 47°) preoperatively to 8.3° (range, 3° to 18°) and the calcaneo-fifth metatarsal angle improved from 29.1° (range, 19° to 40°) preoperatively to 8.4° (range, 0° to 21°) at final follow-up. The mean ratio of the medial-to-lateral column length improved from 1.14 ± 0.06 to 1.55 ± 0.09 with statistical significance (t = 3.566; P < 0.001).

conclusionsEight-plate epiphysiodesis is an easy and effective method for the correction of residual forefoot adduction deformity after clubfoot treatment in growing children without the need of osteotomy.

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ClubfootChildHumansRetrospective StudiesChildrenClubfoot deformityEight-plateEpiphysiodesisForefoot adduction

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