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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2019; 7(20): 3208-3216
Published online Oct 26, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i20.3208
Soft tissue release combined with joint-sparing osteotomy for treatment of cavovarus foot deformity in older children: Analysis of 21 cases
Zhen-Yu Chen, Zhan-Yong Wu, Yue-Hui An, Li-Fei Dong, Jia He, Run Chen
Zhen-Yu Chen, Zhan-Yong Wu, Yue-Hui An, Li-Fei Dong, Jia He, Run Chen, The Ninth Department of Orthopedics, Jizhong Energy Xingtai Mining Group General Hospital, Xingtai 054000, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Chen ZY, Wu ZY, An YH, Dong LF, He J, and Chen R designed the research; Chen ZY, Wu ZY, An YH, Dong LF, He J, and Chen R performed the research; He J and Chen analyzed the data; and Chen ZY wrote the paper.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Jizhong Energy Xingtai Mining Group General Hospital.
Informed consent statement: The informed consent was waived by the Ethics Committee, because the use of the data is anonymous.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Zhen-Yu Chen, PhD, Chief Physician, Department of Orthopedics, Jizhong Energy Xingtai Mining Group General Hospital, 202 Bayi Street, Qiaoxi District, Xingtai 054000, Hebei Province, China. chenzhenyu6666@163.com
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Received: May 15, 2019
Peer-review started: May 21, 2019
First decision: July 30, 2019
Revised: September 2, 2019
Accepted: September 11, 2019
Article in press: September 11, 2019
Published online: October 26, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: The treatment of cavovarus foot in older children was based on the etiology and preoperative evaluations. Soft tissue release and muscle balancing as well as extraarticular osteotomy were performed according to the apex of deformity. The deformity was corrected, the flexibility of the foot was retained, the comfort of the foot was increased, and the good gait was obtained.