Corrective Cosmetic Supramalleolar Osteotomy for Valgus Deformity of the Ankle Joint: A Report of Two Cases

Valgus deformity of the ankle joint can cause pain in walking and a significant gait disturbance because of the altered ankle mechanics and the secondary planovalgus deformity of the foot. A technique of supramalleolar osteotomy that is cosmetically better than a closing wedge osteotomy for correcti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric orthopaedics 1990-01, Vol.10 (1), p.124-127
Hauptverfasser:	Kumar, Jay S, Keret, David, MacEwen, Dean G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Ankle - abnormalities Biomechanical Phenomena Child Congenital Abnormalities - diagnostic imaging Congenital Abnormalities - physiopathology Congenital Abnormalities - surgery Female Fibula - surgery Gait Humans Male Osteotomy - methods Radiography Tibia - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Valgus deformity of the ankle joint can cause pain in walking and a significant gait disturbance because of the altered ankle mechanics and the secondary planovalgus deformity of the foot. A technique of supramalleolar osteotomy that is cosmetically better than a closing wedge osteotomy for correction of this condition is described in two patients with hereditary multiple exostoses. The osteotomy is inherently stable, and minimal or no internal fixation is needed.
ISSN:	0271-6798 1539-2570
DOI:	10.1097/01241398-199001000-00024