Targeted Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Posteromedial Release of Residual Clubfoot in Myelomeningocele Patients: A Report of Two Cases

Cureus. 2022 Jul 20;14(7):e27084. doi: 10.7759/cureus.27084. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is commonly associated with myelomeningocele (MMC). It is thought to be a mixture of intrauterine development and a result of an imbalance in muscular innervation. Conservative management has been explored for those cases, but most resulted in recurrence. In this study, we report two cases where targeted minimally invasive percutaneous posteromedial release of residual clubfoot was done using an 18-gauge needle and a small incision for the cuboid osteotomy. In both cases, we achieved plantigrade shoeable/braceable feet. Both cases are still followed in our clinic. They require further follow-up to assess their long-term outcomes.

Keywords: clubfoot; minimally-invasive; mmc; myelomeningocele; percutaneous release; release.

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  • Case Reports