Supramalleolar Osteotomies for Ankle Osteoarthritis: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes
Abstract
Introduction: Supramalleolar osteotomies are a treatment option for asymmetric ankle osteoarthritis. Our work aims to describe the clinical, radiographic, and subjective outcomes obtained in patients with ankle osteoarthritis who underwent a supramalleolar osteotomy (SMOT). Materials and Methods: Retrospective, observational, and descriptive study on patients who underwent SMOT for ankle osteoarthritis between January 2010 and July 2017. The patients’ clinical records were analyzed. Results: We included 13 patients who underwent SMOT, 8 patients with valgus (61.5%) and 5 (38.5%) with varus rearfoot and ankle misalignment. The mean varus VAS score decreased from 9 ± 0.45 to 3 ± 1 postoperatively (p <0.05) and, in valgus deformities, from a mean 7.88 ± 0.35 to 2.15 ±1.64 postoperatively (p <0.05). The mean AOFAS score changed from 32.8 ± 16.2 to 82.1 ± 13.6 postoperatively in the varus deformity group (p <0.05) and from 31 ± 17.3 preoperatively to 93.1 ± 6.20 postoperatively in the valgus deformity group (p <0.05). Twelve patients (92.3%) achieved radiographic union in an average time of 10.4 weeks. Conclusion: Supramalleolar osteotomy as a treatment for asymmetric ankle osteoarthritis is a predictable technique with very good clinical andradiological outcomes in the short and medium term.Downloads
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