Ultrasonic Evaluation of the Achilles Tendon in Patients Treated for Congenital Clubfoot: Comparison between Patients Treated with Plaster Alone, Achilles Tenotomy, and Z-Plasty Lengthening

• Main Authors: Luisella Pedrotti (Author), Barbara Bertani (Author), Gabriella Tuvo (Author), Redento Mora (Author), Fabrizio Nasi (Author), Federica Manzoni (Author), Luca Marin (Author), Francesco Moro (Author), Federica De Rosa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Clubfoot is a common congenital deformity. The Ponseti technique, involving early corrective manipulations followed by applying long leg casts and Achilles tenotomy, is widely accepted as the preferred treatment. Rapid tendon healing after surgery has been documented, but the aspect rega...