CME OnDemand: Supramalleolar Osteotomy-AOFAS & KFAS Joint Webinar: Supramalleolar Osteotomy

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Hongjun Jung, Dr. Woo-Chun Lee, Dr. Jin-Soo Seo, and Dr. Jacob Zide discuss their experiences with supramalleolar osteotomies for various deformities of the ankle. They present several case studies and highlight the importance of considering the three-dimensional nature of the deformity when planning the surgical correction. They emphasize the importance of assessing the whole limb alignment, including the hindfoot, and conducting pre-operative and post-operative imaging to guide the procedure. The surgeons discuss the use of different types of osteotomies, such as open and closed-wedge osteotomies and dome osteotomies, and their preferred techniques for achieving optimal correction. They also touch on the importance of soft tissue balancing and the potential use of fibula osteotomies. The surgeons have different approaches regarding the use of locking plates and the removal of hardware in post-operative follow-up. Overall, they stress the importance of individualizing the treatment plan based on each patient's specific condition and the need for joint preservation surgery in certain cases.

Keywords

supramalleolar osteotomies

ankle deformities

three-dimensional nature of deformity

limb alignment

pre-operative imaging

post-operative imaging

open-wedge osteotomies

closed-wedge osteotomies

dome osteotomies

soft tissue balancing