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Peroneal tendons subluxing. extensor retinaculum repair just failed. cavus foot from cs. can both retinacula (2) & cavus be fixed at once? techniques?

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Yes: the cavus is the bone position typically as in your condition at the heel. A bone cut can be made to align the heel. The retinacular repair can be done at the same time.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 9/12/2015

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