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Ettore Vulcano1, Camilla Maccario1, Mark S Myerson1
1Ettore Vulcano, Camilla Maccario, Mark S Myerson, Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States.
Abstract:
The most difficult aspect regarding treatment of the pediatric flatfoot is understanding who needs surgery, when it is necessary, and what procedure to be done. A thorough history, clinical examination, and imaging should be performed to guide the surgeon through an often complex treatment path. Surgical technique can be divided in three categories: Soft tissue, bony, and arthroereisis. This paper will describe the joint preserving techniques and their application to treat the pediatric flatfoot deformity.
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