title: [Lateral column lengthening osteotomy of calcaneus].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Lengthening of the lateral column for adduction of forefoot and restoration of the medial arch. Stabilization of the ankle joint complex.
  
  
  METHODS
  Supple flatfoot deformity (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction stage II). Instability of the medial ankle joint complex (superficial deltoid and spring ligament). Posttraumatic valgus and pronation deformity of the foot.
  
  
  METHODS
  Rigid flatfoot deformity (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction stage III and IV). Talocalcaneal and naviculocalcaneal coalition. Osteoarthritis of calcaneocuboid joint.
  
  
  METHODS
  Exposition of calcaneus at sinus tarsi. Osteotomy through sinus tarsi and widening until desired correction of the foot is achieved. Insertion of bone graft. Screw fixation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Immobilization in a cast for 6 weeks. Weight-bearing as tolerated from the beginning.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In the majority of cases, part of hindfoot reconstruction. Reliable and stable correction. Safe procedure with few complications.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Orthopädie und Traumatologie des Bewegungsapparates, Kantonsspital Baselland, Rheinstrasse 26, 4410, Liestal, Schweiz, beat.hintermann@ksbl.ch.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hintermann
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome