CTEV
CTEV
CTEV
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CTEV
Definitions
Talipes:
Equinus:
Planus:
flatfoot
Cavus:
Varus:
Valgus:
Adduction:
Abduction:
Hind foot
Etiology
Exact cause unknown
Genetic defect
Multifactorial
Basic Pathology
Abnormal Tarsal Relation
Congenital Dislocation /
Subluxation
Talo Calcaneo Navicular Joint
Soft Tissue Contracture
Congenital Atresia
Incidence
Occurs approximately in 1-2 of every
CTEV Diagnosis
At birth &
Characteristic Deformity :
Hind foot
Equinus (Ankle joint)
Varus
(Subtalar joint)
Fore foot
Adduction (Med tarsal joint)
Supination fore foot
Cavus some times
Heel : small, high, deep
creases appear post and medialy
Diagnosis
Hind foot
Equinus, Varus
Fore foot
Adduction, Supination, Cavus
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
X-Ray needed to assess progress of
treatment
Abnormal: angle > decrease
Normal:
Lateral: talocalcaneal angle 40
Adaptive Changes
Diagnosis
General Examination :
Exclude
Neurological lesion that can cause the
Treatment
The goal is to obtain a plantigrade
foot that is functional, painless, and
stable over time
A cosmetically pleasing appearance
Treatment
Non operatif treatment should begin shortly after birth
Gentle manipulation
2. Immobilization > Technique Ponseti
- Strapping
- synthetic cast > long leg casts, change
weekly
until 8-12 weeks
3. Splints to maintain correction
- Ankle-foot orthosis
- Dennis Brown splint
1.
Surgical Treatment
Indications
Late presentation, after 6 months of age
!
Complementary to conservative
treatment
Failure of conservative treatment
Residual deformities after conservative
treatment
Recurrence after conservative treatment
Severe/rigid deformities