Post-traumatic digital flexion contracture (checkrein deformity)

Authors

  • Alberto Macklin Vadell Sanatorio Finochietto, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0384-4044
  • Enzo Sperone Sanatorio Finochietto, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Martín Rofrano Sanatorio Finochietto, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1947-8218
  • Andrés Bigatti Sanatorio Finochietto, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1690-025X
  • Matías Iglesias Sanatorio Finochietto, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Iván Torterola Sanatorio Finochietto, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9210-9051

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30795/jfootankle.2021.v15.1465

Keywords:

Contracture, Hallux, Foot deformities, acquired

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to present a series of 8 patients, describing their clinical picture and assessing their treatment using plantar approach. Methods: We retrospectively assessed 8 patients, all of which had a history of trauma. The clinical characteristics of these cases and postoperative results were investigated. Results: Seven men and 1 woman with a mean age of 29 years were included. The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 28 months (mean 22 months). The deformity manifested from 5 to 24 months after the triggering injuries (mean 9.8 months). The hallux was the only digit affected in 1 patient, while the others presented with involvement of 1 or more small toes. There were no postoperative complications, and patients showed to be satisfied with functional outcomes. Conclusion: Post-traumatic digital flexion contracture is an infrequent disease of unknown etiology. Lengthening of the flexor hallucis longus using a plantar approach, whether at the level of the midfoot or the toe, represents an alternative with satisfactory outcomes. Level of Evidence IV; Therapeutic Study; Case Series.

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Published

2021-08-31

How to Cite

Macklin Vadell, A. ., Sperone, E. ., Rofrano, M., Bigatti, A., Iglesias, M., & Torterola, I. (2021). Post-traumatic digital flexion contracture (checkrein deformity). Journal of the Foot & Ankle, 15(2), 146–149. https://doi.org/10.30795/jfootankle.2021.v15.1465