FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves performing elongating arthrodesis of cuneonavicular articulation. Cuboid bone osteotomy is carried out. Flexor digitorum brevis muscles are selected and transected at the musculotendinous transition level. Transarticular fixation of interphalangeal and metatarsophalangeal articulations is carried out with wires attached to anterior Ilisarov apparatus half-ring. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment; prevented longitudinal foot vault flattening; prevented flexor digitorum contractures. 2 dwg
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2003-04-27—Published
2001-02-26—Filed