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The Feet Dilemmas Data Base

Entries from 2015-04-01 to 1 month

Fixing Leg Length Discrepancy After Hip Replacement

Overview Surgeries to lengthen a leg are generally only performed when there is a difference in leg length of greater than four centimeters. These types of surgeries can be more difficult and have more complications, such as infections, de…

Acquired Flat Foot Deformity

Overview Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), embraces a wide spectrum of deformities. AAFD is a complex pathology consisting both of posterior tibial tendon insufficiency and failure of the capsular and ligamentous structures of the …

What Is The Cause Of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Overview Adult Acquired Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction) is a painful, progressive deformity in adults. It results from a gradual stretch (attenuation) of the tibialis posterior tendon and the ligaments that support your foot…