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Minimally Invasive Osteotomies of the Calcaneus
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 3333 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
Abstract:
Osteotomies of the calcaneus are powerful surgical tools, representing a critical component of the surgical reconstruction of pes planus and pes cavus deformity. Modern minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomies can be performed safely with a burr through a lateral incision. Although greater kerf is generated with the burr, the effect is modest, can be minimized, and is compatible with many fixation techniques. A hinged jig renders the procedure more reproducible and accessible.

