Management of the varus arthritic ankle.
Treatment of the arthritic varus ankle presents a significant surgical challenge. The recognition of the causes and associated deformities directs the treatment of the individual patient and optimizes functional outcome. Arthrodesis and total ankle replacement often will need to be augmented by corrective hind- and midfoot procedures and by careful soft tissue balancing. Often multiple procedures are required to achieve the desired result, and patients need to be advised that surgery may need to be staged.
Hennessy
Michael S
MS
Department of Orthopaedics, Wirral University Hospitals NHS Trust, Upton, Wirral, United Kingdom. mchenno@btinternet.com
Molloy
Andrew P
AP
Wood
Edward V
EV
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000379:methods; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods