Is percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening safe and effective for older children with idiopathic toe walking?

• Main Authors: Stephanie T. Kha, MD (Author), Halle D. Freiman, MD (Author), Danika Baskar, MD (Author), James G. Gamble, MD, PhD (Author), Steven L. Frick, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Background: Treatment of older patients with idiopathic toe walking (ITW) can be challenging. Percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening (pTAL) restores a normal gait pattern for younger children with ITW, but outcomes for older children are unclear. Concern exists that Achilles tendon lengt...