The Adult Paralytic Foot

The Adult Paralytic Foot

The adult paralytic foot is a common clinical entity. It has numerous neurologic, systemic, and traumatic causes that result in muscle imbalance and foot deformity. A thorough physical examination and diagnostic work-up, as well as an understanding of the relevant functional anatomy, are essential t...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 21; no. 5; pp. 276 - 285
Main Authors: Matuszak, Sean A, Baker, Erin A, Fortin, Paul T
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 01-05-2013
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Decompression, Surgical
Diagnosis
Electromyography
Foot diseases
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - diagnosis
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - etiology
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - surgery
Humans
Leg - innervation
Muscle, Skeletal - pathology
Paralysis
Paraplegia - diagnosis
Paraplegia - etiology
Paraplegia - surgery
Peroneal Neuropathies - complications
Physical Examination
Tendon Transfer
United States
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Summary:The adult paralytic foot is a common clinical entity. It has numerous neurologic, systemic, and traumatic causes that result in muscle imbalance and foot deformity. A thorough physical examination and diagnostic work-up, as well as an understanding of the relevant functional anatomy, are essential to proper management. Treatment goals include the establishment of a plantigrade foot, elimination of deforming forces, and, when possible, restoration of active motor control.
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ISSN:1067-151X
1940-5480
DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-21-05-276