title: Supramalleolar Osteotomy: Indications and Surgical Techniques.
abstract: Supramalleolar osteotomies are a surgical treatment option for asymmetric varus or valgus ankle arthritis where at least 50% of the joint surface is spared. Procedure selection requires significant preoperative planning for appropriate execution. Thus, the surgeon must be familiar with the principles of deformity correction. With appropriate patient selection and proper preoperative planning, the procedure has been shown to yield excellent results, redistributing forces more evenly across the ankle joint by restoring the mechanical axis of the lower leg with minimal complications.
authors.affiliation: Foot and Ankle Department, Coordinated Health, 2775 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Mulhern
authors.affiliation: Clinical Education and Research Department, Coordinated Health, 3435 Winchester Road, Allentown, PA 18104, USA.
authors.forename: Nicole M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Protzman
authors.affiliation: Foot and Ankle Department, Coordinated Health, 2775 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017, USA. Electronic address: drsbrigido@mac.com.
authors.forename: Stephen A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Brigido
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedics Department, Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, 660 Golden Ridge Road, Suite 250, Golden, CO 80401, USA.
authors.forename: Premjit Pete S
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Deol
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection
keywords: Ankle arthritis; Ankle realignment surgery; Asymmetric arthritis; Joint-preserving surgery; Supramalleolar osteotomy; Tibiotalar joint; Varus ankle