Priority 21 from the Paediatric Lower Limb Surgery PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What is the best way to treat idiopathic (unexplained) tip toe walking? (JLA PSP Priority 21) | |
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| Overall ranking | 21 |
| JLA question ID | 0081/21 |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence |
SR: van Bemmel AF et al. Outcome after conservative and operative treatment of children with idiopathic toewalking: a systematic review of literature. Musculoskelet Surg. 2014 Aug;98(2):87-93. |
| Health Research Classification System category | Musculoskeletal |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | What are the indications for tendo Achilles lengthening in an idiopathic tip toe walker? ~ Tip toe walking and idiopathic heel cord tightness. What level correction is best? ~ What is the best treatment protocol for tip toe walking in children? |
| Submitted by | See data spreadsheet on JLA website |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0081 |
| PSP name | Paediatric Lower Limb Surgery |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 75 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 17 November 2018 |