Corrective Cosmetic Supramalleolar Osteotomy for Valgus Deformity of the Ankle Joint: A Report of Two Cases
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Vol. 10 (1) , 124-127
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-199010010-00024
Abstract
Summary: 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.Keywords
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