title: Osteotomies for the Flexible Adult Acquired Flatfoot Disorder.
abstract: Flexible adult acquired flatfoot disorder is commonly treated with the use of osteotomies in the calcaneus and medial column. The combination of these joint-preserving osteotomies with additional soft-tissue procedures allows realignment of the hindfoot with the goal of preventing further deformity or degenerative joint disease. A thorough understanding of each patient's condition allows the surgeon to match the correct osteotomy to the clinical indication, while also successfully executing the planned surgery.
authors.affiliation: Suburban Orthopaedics, 1110 West Schick Road, Bartlett, IL 60103, USA. Electronic address: kyle.s.pete@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kyle S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedics, Pottstown Medical Specialists, Inc, 1610 Medical Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA.
authors.forename: Benjamin D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Overley
authors.affiliation: Mercy Suburban Hospital, 2701 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Beideman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Adult acquired flatfoot disorder; Calcaneal osteotomy; Cotton; Evans; Koutsogiannis; Malerba; Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction