Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Tenotomy vs Tendo-Achilles Lengthening (TAL) in Neglected Clubfoot Children.

Despite the increasing use of percutaneous techniques, there is a lack of literature directly comparing the functional outcomes of these two procedures, PAT and TAL. Addressing this knowledge gap is essential to guide pediatric orthopedic surgeons in selecting the most appropriate intervention for the treatment of equinus deformity in neglected clubfoot patients, optimizing functional recovery, minimizing complications, and ultimately improving the quality of care for children with neglected clubfoot.