title: A systematic approach to evaluation of the rearfoot, ankle, and leg in reconstructive surgery.
abstract: The current literature shows that proper alignment of the lower extremity allows for greater function throughout the gait cycle. Therefore, realignment should be one of the primary goals in the surgical management of lower-extremity deformities and pathology. Multiplanar radiographic angular relationships should be critically evaluated to appropriately identify the level and extent of the deformity before performing realignment procedures. This article describes a systematic approach to deformity evaluation through a comprehensive radiographic assessment of the rearfoot, ankle, and lower leg.
authors.affiliation: Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA.
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Mendicino
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Catanzariti
authors.forename: Christopher L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Reeves
authors.forename: Glenda L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000601:surgery; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000601:surgery; D006365:Heel / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000502:physiology; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods