Analysis of the results of the surgical treatment of plano-valgus foot deformity in children and adolescent

Background: Plano-valgus deformity of the feet is a common reason for contacting an orthopedist. Pediatric orthopedics uses technologies, in particular, subtalar arthroeresis, that do not violate physiological growth patient.
 Aim: to choose optimal methods correction foot children and adolescents. Analysis results surgical treatment.
 Methods: In period from 2013 2022, 482 patients were operated on flat-foot deformity. Subtalar arthroeresis surgery was performed 405 cases various combinations.
 Results: The 9-year-long observation after treatment showed most there persistent positive effect, namely: no complaints pain syndrome, clinical radiological pictures plano-valgus foot, led active lifestyle, including sports. On average, 17.7 months, 66 (16.1%) required replacement implant due patients. 125 (31.2%) removed average 31.2 months placement. Unsatisfactory noted 14 (3.4%).
 Conclusions: technique as low-traumatic one, does interfere with skeleton, limit loads treatment, actively used childhood adolescence. peculiarity patient skeleton high probability replacement.