Abstract
<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The modified Evans osteotomy technique of calcaneal osteotomy was reported to be effective in correction of flexible flat foot in restoring foot alignment.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The modified Evans technique of calcaneal lengthening osteotomy was used in treatment of 18 feet of 12 patients. The mean follow-up period was 24 months (18-42). The etiology was idiopathic flexible flat foot deformity in all patients. Preoperative conservative therapy was tried in all patients. For clinical evaluation a modified point scoring system containing 32 points for patients' assessment with added 4 points for radiological evaluation the total of score became 36 points.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">According to the modified points scoring system the results were satisfactory in 16 feet (88.9%) and unsatisfactory in two feet (11.1%) at the final follow up All osteotomies were united within a mean time of 11 months (range 9-14 months). All 6 angles were measured at the end of the follow up and assessed as points added to the 32 points score. The score in 14 feet (77.7%) were (4) having the 6 angels within normal values. The values from 4 angles were within normal values and take score 3 in 3 feet (16.5%). In one foot (5.5%), 3 angles felt in normal range with score 2. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Calcaneal lengthening osteotomy for symptomatic flexible flat foot <span lang="AR-EG"></span>is effective in correction of the deformity and pain relief<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>
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