Zhenyu Wang, Yuanqiang Li, Guo Zheng, Fangcheng Yang, Yang Liu, Yan Liang, Xingyu Xie, Xu Tao
BACKGROUND: Finite element (FE) analysis and clinical follow-up were used to evaluate the efficacy of a modified lateral column lengthening (H-LCL) for treating flexible flatfoot. METHODS: By applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, we selected patients who underwent H-LCL surgery at our institution from January 2019 to January 2023. We compared the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, Pain Interference (PI), and Physical Function (PF) scores in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) between preoperative and final follow-up assessments of patients, as well as FE submodels...
March 19, 2024: Foot and Ankle Surgery: Official Journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons