Padgett AM, Kothari E, Conklin MJ. Two-stage corrective operation for the treatment of pes cavovarus in patients with spina bifida. World J Orthop 2024; 15(7): 618-626 [PMID: 39070932 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i7.618]
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Anthony Mack Padgett, MD, Doctor, Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics, Indiana University, 550 University Blvd #6201, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States. a.m.padgett2@gmail.com
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Table 4 Wicart grading system for correction of pes cavovarus with respect to postoperative lateral Meary’s angle
Correction score
M
Very good
0 ≤ M < 5
Good
5 ≤ M < 15
Fair
15 ≤ M < 20
Poor
M ≥ 20 or need for revision surgery
Citation: Padgett AM, Kothari E, Conklin MJ. Two-stage corrective operation for the treatment of pes cavovarus in patients with spina bifida. World J Orthop 2024; 15(7): 618-626