Supramalleolar Osteotomy in Patients with Varus Ankle Osteoarthritis.
- Author:
Woo Chun LEE
1
;
Jung Rae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. lwsk980@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Varus osteoarthritis;
Ankle;
Supramalleolar osteotomy
- MeSH:
Animals;
Ankle;
Heel;
Humans;
Osteoarthritis;
Osteotomy
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2011;15(3):119-123
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
