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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023

Arthroereisis with a Talar Screw in Symptomatic Flexible Flatfoot in Children.

Andrzej Bobiński, Łukasz Tomczyk, Marcin Pelc, Damian Aleksander Chruścicki, Bartosz Śnietka, Piotr Morasiewicz

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Article in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. [Effectiveness of spring ligament repair in treatment of children's flexible flatfoot].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Andrzej BobińskiDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, Poland.ORCID 0009-0002-6641-5711
Łukasz TomczykDepartment of Food Safety and Quality Management, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-4644-0111
Marcin PelcInstitute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, Poland.ORCID 0009-0006-3889-0223
Damian Aleksander ChruścickiInstitute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, Poland.ORCID 0009-0009-9887-4243
Bartosz ŚnietkaInstitute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, Poland.ORCID 0009-0005-3569-430X
Piotr MorasiewiczDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-7587-666X
University of Opole · PLUniversity of Life Sciences in Poznań · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPes planovalgus, or flexible flatfoot, deformity is a common problem in pediatric orthopedic patients. There is no consensus on using the technique of arthroereisis in the treatment of symptomatic pes planovalgus. The aim of our study was to prospectively assess the functional outcomes following symptomatic pes planovalgus treatment with the use of the Spherus talar screw.

methodsTwenty-seven patients (11 females, 16 males), at a mean age of 10.5 years (7-14 years) were included in the prospective study. We assessed the level of physical activity (including sports) based on the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) activity scale, a 10-point level-of-activity VAS scale, and the Grimby physical activity scale. Pain was assessed based on a VAS pain scale; foot function was assessed with the revised Foot Function Index (FFI-R); and ankle joint mobility was measured.

resultsThe mean follow-up period was 18 months (14-26 months). There was a significant improvement in VAS-measured physical activity scores from 5.47 to 7 at follow-up,

conclusionsThe use of a talar screw in the treatment of symptomatic pes planovalgus helps reduce pain and improve functional outcomes after treatment. Foot function assessments showed diminished pain, improved levels of physical and sport activity, and no effect on the range of motion after surgery in comparison with preoperative data. Arthroereisis with a talar screw is a valid surgical technique for the treatment of symptomatic pes planovalgus.

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functionpainpes planovalgusSpherus screwsportsubtalar arthroereisis

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PMID38068527
PMCPMC10707639
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