Bilateral congenital vertical talus with severe lower extremity external rotational deformity. Treated by reverse Ponseti technique

Aydin A., Atmaca H., Müezzinoĝlu Ü. S.

Foot, vol.22, no.3, pp.252-254, 2012 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.foot.2012.04.004
  • Journal Name: Foot
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.252-254
  • Keywords: Congenital vertical talus, External rotational deformity, Serial casting
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Congenital vertical talus, also known as congenital convex pes valgus, is a complex, rare, foot deformity that is resistant to conservative treatment. We report a case of bilateral congenital vertical talus with severe lower extremity external rotational deformity that was treated by means of a method of serial manipulations and casts. Although the initial manipulation and casting before surgical treatment is the current concept of idiopathic congenital vertical talus, a good result can be obtained by a well-organized conservative treatment with the help of patient compliance, so routine surgical release of the Achilles tendon may not be necessary in all cases. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.