[Lateral column lengthening osteotomy of XXXX ].

@entity5109 @entity571 @entity8546 @entity14948 @entity12290 @entity85
OBJECTIVE: Lengthening of the lateral column for adduction of forefoot and restoration of the medial arch. Stabilization of the ankle joint complex. INDICATIONS: @entity85 ( @entity12290 stage  II). Instability of the medial ankle joint complex (superficial deltoid and spring ligament). Posttraumatic valgus and @entity5109 . CONTRAINDICATIONS: Rigid @entity85 ( @entity12290 stage  III and IV). Talocalcaneal and @entity14948 . @entity571 of calcaneocuboid joint. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Exposition of @entity8546 at sinus tarsi. Osteotomy through sinus tarsi and widening until desired correction of the foot is achieved. Insertion of bone graft. Screw fixation. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: 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.
