Double calcaneal osteotomy in the treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

Frankel, J P; Turf, R M; Kuzmicki, L M · J Foot Ankle Surg · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This article presents an alternative treatment for tibialis posterior tendon rupture in a select group of patients with recent rupture and planovalgus foot structure. Double calcaneal osteotomy is used to realign weightbearing forces in situations where soft-tissue repair alone is not sufficient, and arthrodesis is premature. A single case is presented followed by a discussion, with encouraging results.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy