Gunnar Mueller, Karl-Heinz Frosch, Alexej Barg, Carsten Schlickewei, Hanneke Weel, Nicola Krähenbühl, Matthias Priemel, Elena Mueller
INTRODUCTION: Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), formally known as "adult-acquired flatfoot deformity" (AAFFD), is a complex foot deformity consisting of multiple components. If surgery is required, joint-preserving procedures, such as a medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO), are frequently performed. The aim of this systematic review is to provide a summary of the evidence on the impact of MDCO on foot biomechanics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search across two major sources (PubMed and Scopus) without time limitation was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria...
March 30, 2024: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery