Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up
Abstract Purpose Idiopathic flexible flatfoot (IFF) is a frequent condition in children. Patients refractory to conservative treatments may benefit from surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes and sport activity levels in a large cohort of paediatric patients tre...
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| author | Simone Silva Tullia Tavernini Alessandro Bruschi Luca Andriolo Giulia Guizzardi Margherita Serra Gino Rocca Giuseppe Filardo |
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| description | Abstract Purpose Idiopathic flexible flatfoot (IFF) is a frequent condition in children. Patients refractory to conservative treatments may benefit from surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes and sport activity levels in a large cohort of paediatric patients treated with calcaneo‐stop (CS) for the symptomatic IFF. Methods A single‐centre retrospective study was conducted using an institutional database that prospectively collected clinical outcomes of patients treated with CS for symptomatic IFF. The procedure included the implantation of a cancellous screw through the talus, which was subsequently removed after 2 years. A total of 644 feet (336 consecutive patients) followed up to a mean of 41.3 ± 6.7 months after implant removal were included. Foot pain and sport activity were assessed. Results A successful outcome, defined as the presence of a painless, corrected foot together with patient satisfaction, was obtained in 94% of the patients, while 35 feet were considered failed. Extracurricular sport participation was possible in most patients after CS screw implantation (55%) and fully recovered after implant removal (77%). No activity level increase was shown compared to baseline. The only factor that correlated significantly with the incidence of failures was the occurrence of adverse events (p = 0.001), which negatively influenced also the sport activity level (p = 0.008). Females obtained lower Tegner scores compared to males (3.5 vs. 5.0, p < 0.0005). Conclusions CS procedure provided highly satisfactory clinical results at mid‐term follow‐up. Full sport activity level was recovered after screw removal and a 94% favourable outcome was obtained in terms of foot pain relief as well as patient and parents satisfaction. Level of Evidence Level IV, case series. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2a60bbd319444a3a001753adfc76c3a2025-08-20T02:26:05ZengWileyJournal of Experimental Orthopaedics2197-11532025-01-01121n/an/a10.1002/jeo2.70182Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐upSimone Silva0Tullia Tavernini1Alessandro Bruschi2Luca Andriolo3Giulia Guizzardi4Margherita Serra5Gino Rocca6Giuseppe Filardo7Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Bologna ItalySC Ortopedia e Traumatologia Pediatrica, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Bologna ItalyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Bologna Bologna ItalyClinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Bologna ItalyClinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Bologna ItalyClinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Bologna ItalySC Ortopedia e Traumatologia Pediatrica, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Bologna ItalyFaculty of Biomedical Sciences Università della Svizzera Italiana Lugano SwitzerlandAbstract Purpose Idiopathic flexible flatfoot (IFF) is a frequent condition in children. Patients refractory to conservative treatments may benefit from surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes and sport activity levels in a large cohort of paediatric patients treated with calcaneo‐stop (CS) for the symptomatic IFF. Methods A single‐centre retrospective study was conducted using an institutional database that prospectively collected clinical outcomes of patients treated with CS for symptomatic IFF. The procedure included the implantation of a cancellous screw through the talus, which was subsequently removed after 2 years. A total of 644 feet (336 consecutive patients) followed up to a mean of 41.3 ± 6.7 months after implant removal were included. Foot pain and sport activity were assessed. Results A successful outcome, defined as the presence of a painless, corrected foot together with patient satisfaction, was obtained in 94% of the patients, while 35 feet were considered failed. Extracurricular sport participation was possible in most patients after CS screw implantation (55%) and fully recovered after implant removal (77%). No activity level increase was shown compared to baseline. The only factor that correlated significantly with the incidence of failures was the occurrence of adverse events (p = 0.001), which negatively influenced also the sport activity level (p = 0.008). Females obtained lower Tegner scores compared to males (3.5 vs. 5.0, p < 0.0005). Conclusions CS procedure provided highly satisfactory clinical results at mid‐term follow‐up. Full sport activity level was recovered after screw removal and a 94% favourable outcome was obtained in terms of foot pain relief as well as patient and parents satisfaction. Level of Evidence Level IV, case series.https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70182arthroereisiscalcaneo‐stopidiopathic flexible flatfootsport |
| spellingShingle | Simone Silva Tullia Tavernini Alessandro Bruschi Luca Andriolo Giulia Guizzardi Margherita Serra Gino Rocca Giuseppe Filardo Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics arthroereisis calcaneo‐stop idiopathic flexible flatfoot sport |
| title | Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up |
| title_full | Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up |
| title_fullStr | Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up |
| title_full_unstemmed | Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up |
| title_short | Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up |
| title_sort | calcaneo stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot high functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid term follow up |
| topic | arthroereisis calcaneo‐stop idiopathic flexible flatfoot sport |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70182 |
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