A long-term study of triple arthrodesis for correction of pes cavovarus in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Abstract

Twenty-two patients with severe pes cavovarus secondary to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease who underwent triple arthrodesis were retrospectively reviewed with an average follow-up period of 12 years, 4 months. Although only 32% of the patients had good objective results, 88% had good or excellent function and 86% were satisfied with their result. Radiographic follow-up averaged 10 years, 4 months. Talonavicular pseudarthroses were present in 15% of the feet and were symptomatic in all but one foot. Twenty-four percent of the ankles and 62% of the feet demonstrated radiographic evidence of degenerative joint disease.

• Authors: D K Wukich, J R Bowen
• Journal: Journal of pediatric orthopedics (J Pediatr Orthop) 1989 Jul-Aug Vol. 9 Issue 4 Pg. 433-7 ISSN: 0271-6798 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2732324 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Arthrodesis (methods)
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (complications, surgery)
• Child
• Foot Deformities (etiology, surgery)
• Humans
• Muscular Atrophy, Spinal (surgery)
• Retrospective Studies