RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 Long-term Outcomes Improved with Column-Lengthening Procedures vs Arthroereisis
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 34
SP 20
OP 21
DO 10.1177/155989771434018
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/34/20.abstract
AB Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) has a prevalence of 3% to 4% in the Western world. Selecting a management strategy for stage II PTTD is confusing because there are many recommended surgical procedures for this disorder. This article discusses a study comparing the clinical and radiologic outcomes of column-lengthening procedures with arthroereisis procedures.