Correction of neglected clubfoot in adults: Our results
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Treatment of Neglected Clubfoot
The Neglected clubfoot deformity is a major disability for children and adults in low income countries. The bones and joints of the foot deform into fixed equines, adducts, cavus, and supination as the patient walk on the side or dorsum of the foot. The Orthopaedic literature on clubfoot deformity focuses on early intervention in a resource-rich environment, with numerous surgical options outli...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2395-1958
DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i4g.1704