title: Total Ankle Replacement with Severe Valgus Deformity: Technique and Surgical Strategy.
abstract: Correction of severe valgus deformity of the foot and ankle with ankle replacement is challenging. We describe the controversies and specific issues of surgical management and provide a detailed surgical strategy for management of this common deformity. A reliable technique for deltoid reconstruction is also described and illustrated in detail.
authors.affiliation: Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Francisco, CA. Electronic address: jmfoot@aol.com.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Schuberth
authors.affiliation: Attending Surgeon, Division of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Orthopedic, Swedish Medical Center-First Hill Campus, Seattle, WA.
authors.forename: Jeff C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Christensen
authors.affiliation: Third-Year Resident, Division of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Orthopedic, Swedish Medical Center-First Hill Campus, Seattle, WA.
authors.forename: Chad L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Seidenstricker
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D058737:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Ankle / Q000379:methods*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery
keywords: ankle arthritis; ankle arthroplasty; deltoid ligament; pes valgus