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Severe Stage 2: Fuse or Reconstruct.

Scott B Shawen¹, Theodora C Dworak²

¹OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute, 250 N Caswell Road #200, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA.

Foot and Ankle Clinics

|August 7, 2017

Summary

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Treating severe stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction requires individualized surgical plans. This review explores fusion versus reconstruction for optimal outcomes in complex cases.

Keywords:

Acquired flat foot deformity Fusion Reconstruction Stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

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Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Background:

Stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction presents diverse patient profiles with varied deformity and functional levels.
Current literature shows a wide array of surgical techniques, indicating challenges in standardizing treatment.
Optimal management necessitates consideration of deformity severity, patient function, age, and comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

To delineate the appropriate treatment pathways for severe stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
To compare surgical fusion versus reconstruction strategies for this patient population.
To analyze subclassifications within severe stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction for tailored interventions.

Main Methods:

Review of existing surgical techniques for stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
Analysis of factors influencing treatment decisions (deformity, function, age, comorbidities).
Comparative examination of fusion and reconstruction approaches.

Main Results:

Treatment selection depends on specific patient characteristics and deformity severity.
No single surgical approach is universally optimal for all stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction patients.
Subclassification aids in determining the most effective intervention.

Conclusions:

Individualized treatment plans are crucial for severe stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
Fusion and reconstruction offer distinct advantages depending on patient-specific factors.
Further research into subclassifications may refine surgical decision-making.