Outcomes of Eight‐Plate Epiphysiodesis for Residual Clubfoot Deformities. Issue 12 (17th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Haoyu; Ruan, Hongjiang; Cao, Yuting; Yuan, Hengfeng; Kang, Qinglin
• Is Part Of: Orthopaedic surgery. Volume 14:Issue 12(2022)
• Page Start: 3417
• Page End: 3422
• Publication Date: 2022-10-17
• Subjects: Children -- Clubfoot deformity -- Eight‐plate -- Epiphysiodesis -- Forefoot adduction; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; 617.47005
• DOI: 10.1111/os.13548
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-7853

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: The outcome of congenital clubfoot treatment is still challenging if the feet deformities are not completely corrected. Here we explore a minimal invasive procedure with an eight‐plate implant to correct the residual forefoot adduction deformity after treatment of neglected or relapsed clubfoot. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients with residual forefoot adduction deformity after clubfoot treatment between January 2013 and June 2016. The patients underwent temporary epiphysiodesis of the lateral column of the mid‐foot, which in detail, an eight‐plate was placed on each side of the calcaneocuboid joint. The foot deformities were recorded according to the weight‐bearing radiographic measurements including talo‐first metatarsal angle, calcaneo‐fifth metatarsal angle and medial‐to‐lateral column length. Results: A total of 13 patients (20 feet) with an average age of 7.8 years old were located with an average duration of 40.8 months follow‐up (range, 28 to 54 months). The average talo‐first metatarsal angle improved from 28.3° (range, 19° to 47°) preoperatively to 8.3° (range, 3° to 18°) and the calcaneo‐fifth metatarsal angle improved from 29.1° (range, 19° to 40°) preoperatively to 8.4° (range, 0° to 21°) at final follow‐up. The mean ratio of the medial‐to‐lateral column length improved from 1.14 ± 0.06 to 1.55 ± 0.09 with statistical significance ( t = 3.566; P < 0.001). Conclusions: Eight‐plate epiphysiodesis is an easy and effective method for the correction of residual forefoot adduction deformity after clubfoot treatment in growing children without the need of osteotomy. Abstract : Eight‐plate epiphysiodesis is an easy and effective method for the correction of residual forefoot adduction deformity (A forefoot adduction deformity, B the correction was achieved 20 months postoperatively).