title: Complications of calcaneal osteotomies.
abstract: This article describes the associated complications encountered with calcaneal osteotomies. The paper stresses the importance of preoperative evaluation, surgical technique, and postoperative care. We also emphasize the triplanar nature of calcaneal deformities that calcaneal osteotomies correct.
authors.affiliation: Lincoln West Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Frankel
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Turf
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nichols
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011300:Preoperative Care