The Latest Treatments for Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: Novel Techniques for Repairing and Reconstructing Spring Ligament Insufficiency to Correct Forefoot Varus
This article provides an overview of the classification of progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), along with a mnemonic aid for memorization. It also outlines the classification of spring ligament insufficiency, the surgical procedure selection process for stage 1 PCFD, and a detailed summary of surgical techniques, including key tips and potential pitfalls.
Authors
- Hisateru Niki
- Hiroyuki Mitsui
- Kai Suzuki
Institutions
- St. Marianna University School of Medicine (JP)
- Fuchu Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Science
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.64079/jofas.2025-0006
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00