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ArticleJournal of orthopaedics

Functional and radiological medium term outcome following supramalleolar osteotomy for asymmetric ankle arthritis- A case series of 33 patients.

Brijesh Ayyaswamy, Nimesh Jain, Rajeev Limaye

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  2. [Corrective osteotomy of the ankle joint].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026
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  3. Functional and Radiological Benefits of Adding Fibular Osteotomy to Supramalleolar Osteotomy in Ankle Osteoarthritis.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026
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  4. [Effectiveness and risk factors of supramalleolar osteotomy in treatment of varus-type ankle arthritis].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023
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Brijesh AyyaswamyNorth Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust.Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom.
Nimesh JainNorth Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust.Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom.
Rajeev LimayeNorth Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust.Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom.
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAnkle arthritis is one of the most disabling and painful conditions. Up to 37.5% of ankle arthritis presents as asymmetric arthritis with ankle malalignment. Supramalleolar osteotomy is a joint sparing operation, which aims to realign the ankle joint that will prevent progression of arthritis and relieve patient's symptoms.

aimThe aim of this study is to analyse the medium term functional and radiographic outcomes of patients who underwent supramalleolar osteotomy for asymmetric ankle arthritis. MATERIALS AND

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resultsWe had 21 patients who underwent lateral closing wedge osteotomy for varus deformity and 12 patients who underwent medial closing wedge osteotomy for valgus deformity. The mean followup was 72 months [29-73]. The mean AOFAS score significantly improved by 44.82 ± 7.97 (p < 0.0001). The VAS score significantly improved by 5.06 ± 1.41 (p < 0.0001). All the radiological parameters showed statistically significant improvement. All osteotomy united by 8-10 weeks. We had one case of late deep wound infection, which settled down with by metalwork removal. The arthritis progressed in three cases, two patients had fusion and one patient had ankle replacement. We had 90.9% survival rate for our osteotomy at 6 years.

conclusionSupramalleolar osteotomy is an excellent option for patients with asymmetric ankle arthritis with good functional and radiological outcome and good medium term survival rate.

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PMCPMC7509135
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