Abstract
Spastic equinus deformity is common in patients with cerebral palsy. Since 1981, 612 anterior transpositions of the Achilles tendon as described by Murphy have been performed. One hundred patients with at least 30 months’ follow-up were selected and retrospectively reviewed. Good correction of the equinus deformity was obtained without the need for prolonged bracing. No patient had a calcaneal gait or recurrence of equinus.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 105-108 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |
Keywords
- Achilles tendon
- Cerebral palsy
- Equinus deformity