Supramalleolar Osteotomy for Moderate Degenerative Ankle Osteoarthritis / 대한족부족관절학회지

ABSTRACT

This paper reviews the indications and surgical technique of supramalleolar osteotomy as one of the treatments for moderate degenerative ankle osteoarthritis. Although it is technically demanding and requires extensive preoperative planning, supramalleolar osteotomy will be a good treatment option for moderate degenerative ankle osteoarthritis. The osteotomy is designed to shift the weightbearing axis to the lateral side of the ankle joint and unload the medial side of the joint. In our experience, a supramalleolar osteotomy is effective to the treatment of moderate ankle osteoarthritis with a small amount of preoperative talar tilt and varus or normal heel alignment.