title: Fibula lengthening osteotomy to correct valgus mal-alignment following total ankle arthroplasty.
abstract: Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) is increasing in popularity following the development of the, next generation of implants and improved surgical technique giving better long-term results. Significant mal-alignment of the ankle pre-operatively has always provided a challenge to the surgeon, to regain anatomical alignment to reduce subsequent wear. We present a series of two cases of TAA, who developed post-operative valgus deformity requiring salvage procedure in the form of a fibula, lengthening osteotomy.
authors.affiliation: 19 Dearne Fold, Lindley, Huddesfield, HD3 3JU, United Kingdom. btbrooke@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Benjamin Thomas
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Brooke
authors.forename: Nick John
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: Samer
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D058737:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy