Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus: Comparison of Minimally Invasive and Extensive Soft-Tissue Release Procedures at Minimum Five-Year Follow-up

Conclusions: The minimally invasive treatment method for vertical talus resulted in better long-term ankle range of motion and pain scores compared with extensive soft-tissue release surgery. Longer-term studies are necessary to determine whether the improved outcomes are maintained into adulthood and whether the superior outcome is related to reduced scarring. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

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Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - August 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yang, J. S., Dobbs, M. B. Tags: Foot & Ankle, Pediatrics Scientific Articles Source Type: research