[Corrective surgical procedures as repeated treatment of residual clubfoot]

The authors present an analysis of failed surgery in 139 patients with congenital clubfeet. There were 72 feet, which required repeated surgical procedures after primary treatment. Twelve feet were treated by posterior release, and 65 by postero-medial release. The repeated reconstruction was performed at a mean age of 3.6 years. No very good results were found in either group at final follow-up, done according to the Magone et al. classification. In the first group treated by posterior release god results were noted in 53.3% of the cases, sufficient in 43.1% and poor in 38.5%. The authors underline that the final results depend on early consequent conservative treatment, use of adequate operating techniques and cooperation between child, parents, physician and orthotic specialist.