Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) comprises a wide spectrum of ligament and tendon
failure that may result in significant deformity and disability. It is often associated with …

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a known and recognized cause of pain and
disability. Loss of PTT function is the most important contributor to AAFD, and its estimated …

Background: The association between forefoot and hindfoot position for planus and cavus
feet is fundamental to the treatment of these deformities. However, no studies have …

Background: Residual supination of the midfoot during reconstruction of the stage II adult-
acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is often addressed with a medial cuneiform (Cotton) …

Recommendation: Forefoot varus is a physical and radiographic examination finding
associated with the Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD). Varus position of the …

Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a condition commonly seen by orthopaedic
surgeons. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is thought to be the initial pathoanatomic …

Excessive plantarflexion of the medial cuneiform after a Cotton osteotomy has been
correlated with worse postoperative clinical outcomes and should be avoided. The Cotton …

Background Residual forefoot supination after correcting the hindfoot in stage IIb adult-
acquired flatfoot deformity can be addressed with a dorsal opening wedge medial cuneiform …

The Cotton osteotomy or opening wedge medial cuneiform osteotomy is a useful adjunctive
flatfoot reconstructive procedure that is commonly performed; however, the outcomes are …

Background: Previous studies have found an increased rate of deformity recurrence in
hallux valgus (HV) patients with concomitant metatarsus adductus (MA) undergoing …