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Orthopedic surgical interventions can be used to correct abnormalities of the foot in patients with cerebral palsy.
Potential problems include:
- Equinus
- Calcaneous
- Varus
- Valgus
- Bunion
The patient shown in the panel on the right has a varus foot. It is usually seen in patients with hemiplegia.
Surgical options include:
- Frost lengthening of the posterior tibialis muscle
- Split posterior tibialis tendon transfer (SPOTT)
- Split anterior tibialis tendon transfer (SPLATT)
DeLuca PA. Common orthopedic problems II: the musculoskeletal management of children with cerebral palsy. Pediatr Clin N Am 1996;43:1135-50.