title: Supramalleolar osteotomy.
abstract: Supramalleolar osteotomy for posttraumatic malunion, developmental or physeal deformities, congenital malalignment, or focal articular degenerative problems in the ankle is a useful surgical technique. Accurate evaluation of the distal tibial deformity, weight-bearing radiographs, and soft tissue examination for contractures and instability ensure proper decision making. Osteotomy planning must involve all components of the deformity, including the foot, and respect osteotomy principles.
authors.affiliation: Camino Division, Department of Orthopedics, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 701 East El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA. rushdoc@gmail.com
authors.forename: Shannon M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Rush
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome