Medial approach for hindfoot arthrodesis with a valgus deformity.

Background: Surgical correction of valgus deformity of the hindfoot has traditionally been via a lateral incision, often complicated by wound healing problems and sural nerve damage. Potential advantages of a medial approach especially for a valgus deformity include excellent wound healing, no risk of damage to the sural nerve and extensibility of the approach to include additional procedures such as navicular fusion or tendon transfer if indicated.

Materials And Methods: We present a retrospective review of 18 consecutive patients with valgus deformity of the hindfoot, all undergoing arthrodesis via a medial approach.