A SIMPLE DEMONSTRATION OF HINDFOOT FLEXIBILITY IN THE CAVOVARUS FOOT

Authors
Citation
Bd. Price et Ct. Price, A SIMPLE DEMONSTRATION OF HINDFOOT FLEXIBILITY IN THE CAVOVARUS FOOT, Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 17(1), 1997, pp. 18-19
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,Orthopedics
ISSN journal
02716798
Volume
17
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
18 - 19
Database
ISI
SICI code
0271-6798(1997)17:1<18:ASDOHF>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
A simple prone examination for demonstrating both hindfoot flexibility and the ''tripod'' effect in the cavovarus foot has been implemented. This clinical evaluation can be performed without the use of any spec ial equipment. Prone positioning also allows easy demonstration of def ormity to family members.