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01-03-2021 | Original Paper

Long-term results of subtalar arthroereisis for the treatment of symptomatic flexible flatfoot in children: an average fifteen year follow-up study

Authors: Antonio Mazzotti, Alberto Di Martino, Giuseppe Geraci, Cinzia Casadei, Alessandro Panciera, Sandro Giannini, Cesare Faldini

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 3/2021

Abstract

Aim of the study

The aim of this study is to report the long-term outcomes of a homogenous series of patients who underwent subtalar arthroereisis (STA) for the treatment of symptomatic flexible flatfoot (FFF).

Methods

Thirty-four pediatric patients who underwent STA with a bioabsorbable implant were enrolled and radiographic measurements, clinical outcomes, and patients’ satisfaction were evaluated.

Results

At a mean 180 months follow-up, radiographic measurements showed significant improvement. A physiological footprint and a proper hindfoot alignment were shown in more than 70% of patients. Mean AOFAS score was 90.4 ± 9.2 (72–100), mean SF-12 was 44.7 with 30 out of 34 patients (88.2%) satisfied with the procedure.

Conclusion

STA with a bioabsorbable implant showed satisfactory long-term results. Based on the data subgroup analysis, nine to 11.5 years for female and nine to 13.5 years for male appeared to be the most appropriate age for surgery.

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Title: Long-term results of subtalar arthroereisis for the treatment of symptomatic flexible flatfoot in children: an average fifteen year follow-up study
Authors: Antonio Mazzotti
Alberto Di Martino
Giuseppe Geraci
Cinzia Casadei
Alessandro Panciera
Sandro Giannini
Cesare Faldini
Publication date: 01-03-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-020-04911-4

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Long-term results of subtalar arthroereisis for the treatment of symptomatic flexible flatfoot in children: an average fifteen year follow-up study

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