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Jessica Gallina1, Andrew K Sands

  • 1Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, 10 Union Square East, Suite 3L, New York, NY 10003, USA.

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Correcting hindfoot deformities preserves essential shock-absorbing motion. Surgical techniques like lateral column lengthening and calcaneal osteotomy address flat foot and valgus, while fusion is reserved for rigid, degenerative feet.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomechanics
  • Foot and ankle reconstruction

Background:

  • Hindfoot deformities require correction while preserving complex motion.
  • Hindfoot motion is crucial for shock absorption and protecting adjacent joints from stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline optimal surgical strategies for hindfoot deformities.
  • To emphasize the importance of preserving hindfoot motion during treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Lateral column lengthening with medial soft-tissue procedures for stage II flat foot.
  • Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy for significant subtalar joint subluxation and hindfoot valgus.
  • Arthrodesis (fusion) reserved for rigid feet with degenerative changes.

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Main Results:

  • Lateral column lengthening and medial soft-tissue procedures are the preferred treatment for stage II flat foot.
  • Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy effectively corrects hindfoot valgus in cases of subtalar joint subluxation.
  • Arthrodesis successfully corrects deformity and relieves pain in rigid, degenerative feet, but accelerates future degenerative changes.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment of hindfoot deformities necessitates deformity correction and preservation of complex hindfoot motion.
  • Surgical interventions should be tailored to the specific deformity, with arthrodesis being a last resort due to its impact on future joint health.