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. 2021 Sep;26(3):523-538.
doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2021.06.003. Epub 2021 Jul 9.

I am Afraid of Lateral Column Lengthening. Should I Be?

Alexander W Crawford  1 , Amgad M Haleem  2
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I am Afraid of Lateral Column Lengthening. Should I Be?

Alexander W Crawford et al. Foot Ankle Clin. 2021 Sep.

Abstract

Lateral column lengthening has long been used in conjunction with other soft tissue and bony procedures to correct the midforefoot abduction seen in class B progressive collapsing foot deformity. The effectiveness of this osteotomy to restore the physiologic shape of the foot has been used by foot and ankle surgeons around the world to provide functional improvement for patients suffering from this disease. The overall low complication rates, low nonunion rates, and improved radiographic and functional outcomes provided by lateral column lengthening make this a valuable option for the treatment of class B progressive collapsing foot deformity.

Keywords: Evans osteotomy; Lateral column lengthening; Progressive collapsing foot deformity.

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