title: Distal tibial varus.
abstract: We recommend gradual correction of distal tibia varus as most applicable for patients with severe deformities that would not be adequately corrected with acute methods. Complex deformity, compromised soft tissues, and limb shortening are, in general, better managed with this technique.
authors.affiliation: Summit Orthopedic, 501 North Graham Street, Suite 250, Portland, OR 97227-1651, USA. dnbeaman@gmail.com
authors.forename: Douglas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Beaman
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gellman
mesh_terms: D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D013977:Tibia / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery