Soft tissue reconstruction and osteotomies for pes planovalgus correction

Authors

Jason George DeVries, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
William T. DeCarbo, Board Certified, Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, St. Clair Orthopedic Associates, Pittsburgh, PA 15243, USA.
Ryan T. Scott, Board Certified, Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, The CORE Institute Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship, The CORE Institute, 9321 West Thomas Road, Suite 205, Phoenix, AZ 85037, USA.
Brad Bussewitz, Board Certified, Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, 2751 Northgate Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA.
Mitchell Thompson, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Worthington, OH, USA.
Christopher F. Hyer, Board Certified, Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Columbus, OH, USA; Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, 350 West Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 200, Worthington, OH 43085, USA.

Recommended Citation

DeVries JG, DeCarbo WT, Scott RT, Bussewitz B, Thompson M, Hyer CF. Soft Tissue Reconstruction and Osteotomies for Pes Planovalgus Correction. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2022;39(2):207-231. doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2021.11.010

Affiliations

BayCare Clinic, Manitowoc

Abstract

The correction of the flexible pes planovalgus foot and ankle is a complicated and somewhat controversial topic. After conservative methods fail, there is a wide range of possible soft tissue and bony procedures. The appropriate work up and understanding of the pathomechanics are vital to the correct choice of procedures to correct these deformities. Once the work up and procedure selection are done, the operation must also be technically performed well and with efficiency, as most often the condition is corrected with a variety of procedures. This article discusses some of the most common procedures necessary to fully correct the pes planovalgus foot and discusses the authors' technique and pearls.

Document Type

Article

PubMed ID

35365324