title: Minimally Invasive Osteotomies of the Calcaneus.
abstract: Osteotomies of the calcaneus are powerful surgical tools, representing a critical component of the surgical reconstruction of pes planus and pes cavus deformity. Modern minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomies can be performed safely with a burr through a lateral incision. Although greater kerf is generated with the burr, the effect is modest, can be minimized, and is compatible with many fixation techniques. A hinged jig renders the procedure more reproducible and accessible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 3333 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA. Electronic address: gpguyton@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Gregory P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Guyton
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery*; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System / Q000209:etiology
keywords: Burr; Calcaneus; Dwyer; Medial displacement; Minimally invasive; Osteotomy