Severe post-burn hyperextension of metatarsophalangeal joints in a child with bilateral foot contracture.

Constantino, Juan A; Rodriguez-Yuste, Jose A; Quiles, Manuel · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2007

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Achieving a stable plantigrade foot after repair of complex post-burn deformities poses a particularly difficult challenge for the foot and ankle surgeon. We report an unusual case of a child with severe bilateral forefoot contracture deformities treated by soft tissue release and lengthening, and conventional wound coverage with split-thickness skin grafting.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy