Neuromuscular deformity: treatment with external fixation

Foot Ankle Clin. 2009 Sep;14(3):447-70. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2009.04.005.

Abstract

A multiplanar foot deformity is defined by the presence of more than one deformity affecting the foot. These deformities may develop in any plane, including the frontal, sagittal, or transverse planes. This article focuses on the treatment of multiplanar neuromuscular foot deformities with external fixation, reviewing the indications, preoperative planning, techniques, and complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / diagnostic imaging
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / rehabilitation
  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / surgery
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • External Fixators*
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / etiology*
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / rehabilitation
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ilizarov Technique*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / complications*
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Recovery of Function
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sex Factors
  • Young Adult