Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2020; 8(2): 444-450
Published online Jan 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i2.444
Efficacy of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy for checkrein deformity: A case report
Xiao-Jun Feng, Yan Jiang, Jian-Xian Wu, Yun Zhou
Xiao-Jun Feng, Yan Jiang, Jian-Xian Wu, Yun Zhou, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Feng XJ and Wu JX contributed to the conception and design of the study; Jiang Y contributed to data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, and manuscript writing; Feng XJ, Jiang Y, Wu JX, and Zhou Y contributed to editing, reviewing, and final approval of the manuscript.
Supported by the Key Projects of the Natural Science Foundation in Colleges and Universities of Department of Education of Anhui Province, No. K12016A34; Clinical Characteristics (Rehabilitation Medicine) Project of Quality Engineering of Anhui Province Education Department, No. tszy011.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Xian Wu, BSc, Doctor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, No. 289, Jixi Road, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China. ay2fyjianxianwu@126.com
Received: November 5, 2019
Peer-review started: November 5, 2019
First decision: December 4, 2019
Revised: December 10, 2019
Accepted: January 2, 2020
Article in press: January 2, 2020
Published online: January 26, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: We report a rare case of checkrein deformity following fibula osteotomy. The checkrein deformity in this patient could be induced by the injuries to the muscle belly of the flexor halluces longus, and formation of hematoma. For therapy, we used comprehensive rehabilitation treatment such as thermal therapy, medium-high frequency electrotherapy, shock wave therapy, massage, etc. After 20 d of treatment, the pain and gait of the patient had improved. In addition, no relapse of the toe pain was reported during the follow-up after discharge. The daily walking of the patient was not affected. This case indicates that comprehensive rehabilitation can be effectively used in the conservative and postoperative treatment of checkrein deformity.