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Evaluate the efficacy of external fixation in treating rigid equinus deformity associated with fibro-adipose vascular anomaly.

Efficacy of external fixation in treating rigid equinus associated with fibro-adipose vascular anomaly

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Retrospective study evaluates external fixation's impact on rigid equinus in young patients, suggesting effective management.

Evaluate the efficacy of external fixation in treating rigid equinus deformity associated with fibro-adipose vascular anomaly.
Retrospective study including five patients with FAVA-related rigid equinus treated with external fixation.
Three patients underwent treatment with the Ilizarov apparatus, while two received the Taylor Spatial Frame.
Radiological and functional assessments were performed at 20.6 months and 46.6 months follow-up.
Significant improvement in peak ankle dorsiflexion from -43.4° to 4° (P < 0.05) at the first assessment.
AOFAS score increased from 63.6 to 75.8 (P < 0.05); at second follow-up, it was 77.2 (P < 0.05 vs. preoperative).
Patient satisfaction rate was 80%, with mild recurrence in two patients and severe recurrence in one.

Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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