Supramalleolar Osteotomy and Ankle Arthrodiastasis for Juvenile Posttraumatic Ankle Arthritis.

Publication/Presentation Date

10-1-2014

Abstract

Numerous techniques have been described for posttraumatic ankle arthritis with or without an associated lower extremity deformity in the adult population. These surgical procedures may include, but are not limited to, ankle exostectomy with joint resurfacing, ankle arthrodiastasis, ankle arthroplasty, and ankle arthrodesis. Associated deformities may also be addressed with supramalleolar osteotomies, tibia or fibular lengthening, and calcaneal osteotomies. In juvenile patients, surgical treatment options for posttraumatic ankle arthritis can be challenging, especially when an associated deformity is present. This article describes a combined supramalleolar osteotomy and ankle arthrodiastasis for a juvenile patient with posttraumatic ankle arthritis and valgus deformity.

Volume

31

Issue

4

First Page

597

Last Page

601

ISSN

1558-2302

Disciplines

Orthopedics | Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy | Other Medical Specialties | Podiatry | Surgery

PubMedID

25281519

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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