Selective partial neurotomy of muscular branch of triceps in the treatment Of Spastic talipes equines

VernacularTitle:选择性胫神经肌支切断术治疗痉挛性马蹄足
Author: Yong QI ; Guitao LI ; Wangyang XU ; Guangqin WU ; Dixin WO ; Xunjie JIN ; Zoohong CHEN ; Xiran CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Spastic talipes equines; Operation; Neurotomy
From: International Journal of Surgery 2010;37(7):466-468
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To summarize and explore the clinical value of selective partial neurotomy of muscular branch of triceps in the treatment of spastic talipes equines.Methods Forty-two cases were included in our study from Aug.2000 to Des.2007,all these cases accepted the operation of selective partial neurotomy muscular branch of triceps.In this study,29 cases were male,13 cases were female.Muscle force of legs,muscular tension,pathologic reflex,gesture and function of legs after operation were compared with that of before operation.Results The mean fallow-up was 18 months.During the fallow-up of this study,muscular tension degraded,the function of ankle joints and the gesture of extremitas inferior were improved obviously.The effective power was about 90% after 12 months follow-up.Conclusions Selective partial neurotomy of muscular branch of triceps is a effective method for the treatment of spastic talipes equines.The operation procedure is simple and effective,and could be generalized in the primary level hospital.