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Midfoot Osteotomy Versus 8-Plate Epiphysiodesis for Residual Metatarsal Adductus
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Epiphysiodesis
Official title: Midfoot Osteotomy Versus 8-Plate Epiphysiodesis for Residual Metatarsal Adductus in Relapsed Congenital Talipes Equinovarus
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-03-30
Completion Date
2028-02-18
Last Updated
2026-04-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Midfoot Osteotomy
Group 1 Immobilization in along leg (above knee cast) for 6 weeks Non-weight bearing during casting period Cast removal followed by gradual return to weight bearing
8-Plate Epiphysiodesis
NO immobilization, only protective splinting for 2 weeks as postoperative rest, after splint removal return to normal activity. Plate will be removed after full clinical and radiological correction. Further procedures e.g. tibalis anterior tendon transfer can be done as needed.