Ankle Instability and Peroneal Disorders in Cavovarus Feet: Do I Need a Calcaneal Osteotomy?

Abstract

In order to understand the relation among ankle instability, peroneal disorders, and cavovarus deformity, it is mandatory to clarify the different stages of those disorders and also to put them into relation to each other. Finally, we need to take the patients compliance and expectations into consideration to define the individually right way of treatment.

Keywords: Ankle instability; Calcaneus osteotomy; Cavovarus foot deformity; Peroneal tendons; Tendon rupture.