Review of Elmslie's triple arthrodesis for post-polio pes calcaneovalgus deformity.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Twelve patients with residual talipes calcaneovalgus deformity due to poliomyelitis were reviewed. A two-stage Elmslie's arthrodesis was performed on nine patients with rigid deformity. Tendon transfer (peroneus brevis in one, peroneus brevis and longus in two) to the tendo Achillis insertion is used to correct the calcaneus deformity, after reduction of the calcaneus in the subtalar joint, using a Steinmann pin passed through the calcaneus. Good results were obtained in patients treated by arthrodesis. However, the deformity recurred in patients treated only with tendon transfer.
Medical subject headings
- Arthrodesis
- Calcaneus
- Foot Deformities, Acquired
- Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome
Anatomy
- ankle
- foot