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Calcaneal osteotomy - Mobilising the heel

Calcaneal osteotomy-Moved as far medially
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Calcaneal osteotomy - Mobilising the heel

Calcaneal osteotomy - Mobilising the heel
Once the osteotomy is completed there are several manoeuvres which will assist in mobilising the heel. Initially placing a laminar spreader into the cut and "jacking out" will help as will using a McDonalds (2) and carefully probing/stripping soft tissue attachments and periosteum both sides of the osteotomy medially.