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Impact of Night Orthotic Managements on Gastroc-Soleus Complex Tightness in Pediatric With Flexible Flatfoot: Systematic Review Publisher Pubmed



Payehdar S1 ; Taheri A1 ; Tahririan M2
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  1. 1. Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Orthopedic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Prosthetics and Orthotics International Published:2023


Abstract

Background: Equinus generally is linked to many foot and ankle pathologies. A reasonably convincing relationship was found between isolated gastrocnemius or Achilles contracture and the flatfoot deformity. Achilles’ tightness in flatfoot children can lead to future pain and disability, which makes it more important than other types of flatfeet. Findings in the literature suggest stretching and orthotic management as a conservative treatment for this compound disorder. Objective: This review aimed to examine the impact of orthotic managements on gastroc-soleus complex tightness in pediatric with flexible flatfoot. Study design: Systematic review. Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, and Web of Science) was performed to find relevant articles. The level of evidence and quality was identified using Downs and Black (1998). This review was conducted and reported in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Results: Three hundred fifty-seven studies were found by searching electronic databases. After removing duplicate documents, 190 documents remained. Three other articles were identified from the screened of related references. During title/abstract screening, 193 studies were excluded and no study was selected for full consideration for the present review. Conclusions: In conclusion, no study assessed the impact of orthotic management on gastroc-soleus complex tightness in children with flexible flatfoot. These devices have been proposed in spastic and nonspastic patients. Hence, researches that show whether these devices can be effective on gastrocnemius or Achilles tendon tightness in flatfoot children or not will be worthwhile. Copyright © 2022 International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
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