Valgus ankle deformity and arthritis.
This article describes several conditions that may result in valgus ankle arthritis. The emphasis is on correction of pathology or deformity to prevent valgus arthritis from developing. The surgical techniques available for the treatment of this form of ankle arthritis, once it develops, are described also.
Bluman
Eric M
EM
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040A Fitzsimmons Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA. emb43@cornell.edu
Chiodo
Christopher P
CP
D000843:Ankle Joint; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans