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Congenital Vertical Talus POSNA

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Description: Core Curriculum
Objectives
1. Describe the pathology of congenital vertical talus
2. Describe a rational approach to treatment based on the pathology
3. List conditions described as being associated with congenital vertical talus
4. Describe the assessment of the newborn with congenital vertical talus
Discussion points
1. At what age should surgery be performed, and why?
2. After the diagnosis has been made in the newborn, what type of workup is indicated?
3. How should the newborn be treated?
4. Is there a genetic component to the etiology of congenital vertical talus?

Type: Reference Material
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Institution: POSNA
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Language: English

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Added: Sun Oct 28 2007