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THE EARLY MANAGEMENT OF VARUS FEET IN MYELOMENINGOCELE



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Abstract

1. A conservative approach to the varus deformity of anaesthetic feet in infants with myelomeningocele is advocated. Thirty-three of thirty-five varus feet treated by this method, supplemented when necessary by a minor operation to correct equinus, responded satisfactorily in this prospective study of twenty-four infants treated from birth.

2. A rotation flap incision has proved of considerable advantage in the rare instances when an extensive medial release is required.

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