title: Supramalleolar Osteotomies: An Algorithm for the Deformed Ankle.
abstract: Supramalleolar osteotomies are powerful osteotomies that realign the tibiotalar and optimize hindfoot position in the presence of varus, valgus, procurvatum, recurvatum, as well as internal and external rotation of the tibia. Although used in the pediatric and hemophilic population earlier, supramalleolar osteotomy is a relatively new reconstructive surgical technique that was introduced in 1995. Conducted primarily in cancellous bone, supramalleolar osteotomies offer rapid, reliable bony consolidation compared with dome osteotomies and complex arthrodesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The CORE Institute, 18444 North 25th Avenue, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85023-1264, USA.
authors.forename: Melissa M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Galli
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The CORE Institute, 18444 North 25th Avenue, Suite 320, Phoenix, AZ 85023, USA. Electronic address: scottryt@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ryan T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000843:Ankle Joint; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D056888:Patient Positioning
keywords: Ankle arthritis; Congenital deformity; Fibular osteotomy; Posttraumatic deformity; Tibial osteotomy