Synchronous double wedge excision osteotomies of the tarsus for a fixed varus and supinated foot. A new technique

A 53-year-old man underwent triple arthrodesis of his right foot at the age of 13 for a traumatic drop foot. He subsequently developed severe varus deformity of his right hindfoot with 90° of supination of the forefoot. A new technique involving a simultaneous double wedge excision osteotomy of the...

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Published in:Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland) Scotland), 1996, Vol.6 (2), p.91-93
Main Authors: Makwana, N.K., Pozo, J.L., Kirkup, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A 53-year-old man underwent triple arthrodesis of his right foot at the age of 13 for a traumatic drop foot. He subsequently developed severe varus deformity of his right hindfoot with 90° of supination of the forefoot. A new technique involving a simultaneous double wedge excision osteotomy of the os calcis and tarsal fusion mass was performed. A pain-free plantigrade functional foot was obtained. In this paper, foot supination is the summation of adduction and internal rotation.
ISSN:0958-2592
1532-2963
DOI:10.1016/S0958-2592(96)90046-2