Naslov
Does timing of surgery influence the long-term results of foot polydactyly treatment?

Autori
Kubat, Ozren ; Antičević, Darko

Izvornik
Foot and Ankle Surgery (1268-7731) 24 (2018), 4; 353-358

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Foot ; Orthopedics ; Polydactyly ; Surgery

Sažetak
BACKGROUND: There is an evident lack of research on timing of polydactyly surgery and its effects on treatment results. METHODS: Retrospective comparative study on foot polydactyly patients treated at our department from 1995 to 2009. Patients were divided into 2 groups, group A - under the age of 5 at surgery, and group B - 5 years and older. RESULTS: There were 24 patients (8 male, 16 female), 30 feet. Median age at surgery was 1 year (range, 9 months-4.5 years) for group A, and 8.5 years (range, 6-37 years) for group B. Median follow- up was 16.2 years (range, 7-21 years). There were 16 postaxial and 8 preaxial cases. At the last follow-up 12 patients' feet were "excellent" and 12 "good". No significant differences were identified between the two groups at final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Timing of surgery for foot polydactyly is not crucial for final results.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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