Abstract

ALVAREZ-LOPEZ, Alejandro  and  BELLO-JIMENEZ, Constanza Catalina. Equinus deformity of the ankle at pediatric ages. Rev.Med.Electrón. [online]. 2024, vol.46  Epub Feb 10, 2024. ISSN 1684-1824.

Equinus deformity of the ankle occurs as a consequence of multiple entities. Although the first line of treatment is conservative, surgical modalities are necessary in most pediatric patients. The latter are the most used for areas of the muscle-tendinous complex, especially fractional and Z-plasty-shaped lengthening. The aim of this work is to update and provide information on the different surgical procedures in the correction of equinus deformity of the ankle. In the search and analysis of the information, the following words were used: equinus deformity, equinovarus, equinovalgus; drop foot deformity and Achilles tendon Z-lengthening. Based on the information obtained, a bibliographic review of a total of 187 articles published in PubMed, Hinari, SciELO, EBSCO, Scopus, Medscape and Medline databases was carried out using the search manager and reference administrator EndNote. Of these, 30 were used, 28 of the last five years. Reference is made to the essential anatomy of the area, as well as to the Silfverskiöld test. In relation to imaging, the technique to calculate the distance of the tendon to be lengthened is described. Fractional lengthening surgical techniques are mentioned, by Z-plasty, anterior transposition of the Achilles tendon and hemiepiphysiodesis.

Keywords : equinus ankle deformity; equinovarus; equinovalgus; Achilles tendon Z-plasty, Achilles tendon lengthening; hemiepiphysiodesis.

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