Essentials of Deformity Planning

Abstract

Learning the essentials of deformity planning is the basis for the treatment of simple and complex deformities. Understanding the planes of deformity, radiographic correlation, and clinical correlations allows the surgeon to treat the condition with deeper knowledge of deformity, leading to improved deformity correction.

Keywords: Deformity; Deformity planning; Osteotomy rules; Radiographic angles; Radiographic measurements; Valgus; Varus.