J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.
2011 Sep;15(3):119-123.
Supramalleolar Osteotomy in Patients with Varus Ankle Osteoarthritis
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. lwsk980@unitel.co.kr
- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
- This article has reviewed the alignment of the ankle and hindfoot in varus ankle osteoarthritis. The indication and surgical technique of the supramalleolar osteotomy has been reviewed. Alignment of tibial plafond and hindfoot is variable in early stages of ankle osteoarthritis. Supramalleolar osteotomy is indicated for the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis in patients with minimal talar tilt and neutral or varus heel alignment.
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