Indications Malaligned ankles with medial osteoarthritis Malunions after distal tibial fractures or malleolar fractures Realignment prior to total ankle replacement (TAR) or ankle fusion Corrections after malpositioned TAR or ankle fusion Medial osteochondritis dissecans of the talus Indications Pitfalls Loss…
Indications Physically active patients with lateral ankle joint degeneration associated with valgus malalignment (e.g., posttraumatic malalignment, ankle joint instability) Lateral osteochondritis dissecans of the talus associated with valgus malalignment Realignment prior to total ankle replacement (TAR) or ankle fusion Indications…
Indications Symptomatic adult rigid flatfoot deformity due to dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon (stage III according to the classification of Johnson and Storm), which is not responding to conservative treatment Tarsal coalitions Inflammatory or posttraumatic arthritis of the hindfoot…
Indications Rigid varus hindfoot deformity Indications Pitfalls If an underlying neurologic disease is suspected, a neurologic assessment should be considered before surgery is performed. Indications Controversies Consider a dorsiflexion osteotomy of the metatarsal if the hindfoot varus is due to…