Cleft foot correction surgery

The split foot (lobster foot) is a foot deformity that extends to the proximal end of a single fissure, and sometimes the fissure reaches the midfoot. In general, one or more toes and parts of the tibia are absent, and the tibia is often abnormal. Although the degree and type of fractured foot deformities are different, usually the first and fifth toe columns are present. If one or all of the humerus is absent, the corresponding toes are always missing. The etiology of this disease is not completely clear. It is generally believed that the original embryonic wedge-shaped defect is the cause of malformation. Some people think that it is caused by ectodermal defects. Most of them have obvious genetic factors. For example, the parental mutation is a genetic mutation. Caused by multiple factors. The purpose of surgical correction of the split foot is to improve the function and appearance of the sick child. Treatment of diseases: tibia and peripheral joint tuberculosis Indication The cleft foot correction procedure is suitable for those who affect the function and appearance of the split foot. Preoperative preparation Preoperative radiographs of the foot X-ray should be taken to understand the changes and types of bone structure. Detailed examination of the shape and function of the sick child's foot, to determine the surgical plan. Surgical procedure Incision When the split foot expands proximally between the two tibias, the corresponding skin on the surface within the fissure is removed, but the dorsal and temporal flaps should be retained so that the two flaps are sutured together when closed. 2. Osteotomy and correction of deformity If there is a tibia without a corresponding toe, the humerus should be removed. Any bone or joint deformity of the 1st and 2nd toe columns should be corrected during surgery. Any toe column that has been retained, according to the situation, the joint capsule incision and osteotomy, Kirschner wire internal fixation. 3. Guanchuang After the deformity is corrected, hemostasis is stopped and the fissure is closed.

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