Correção de pé cavo pela técnica de Japas
Keywords:
Cavus foot, SurgeryAbstract
The authors present one case of correction of “cavus” foot using Japa ́s technique. The technique presented consists in “V” osteotomy of tarsal bones for correction of deformities in cavus foot. After the desired alignment is obtained, the forefoot is fixed with Steinman ́s wires.
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