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The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 79:1434 (1997)
© 1997 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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Roger A. Mann, M.D. and Mark S. Myerson, M.D.

TO THE EDITOR:

Myerson did an excellent job of reviewing the subject matter in "Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity. Treatment of Dysfunction of the Posterior Tibial Tendon" (78-A: 780–792, May 1996). I believe, however, that some items need to be clarified, particularly for orthopaedic surgeons who do not specialize in surgery of the foot and ankle as Dr. Myerson does.

I believe that one of the most important factors in the etiology of flatfoot deformity is the function of the peroneus brevis muscle. This muscle is a natural antagonist of the posterior tibial muscle, and it brings about abduction of the forefoot and eversion of the subtalar joint complex. When there is weakness . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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