Calcaneal osteotomy.

The calcaneal osteotomy for the correction of valgus and varus deformities of the foot is a relatively simple and effective procedure. Since the main theme of the seminar was "Practical Reconstructive Foot Surgery," Dr. Sullivan's comments were limited to the principles of osteotomy with a brief discussion of the procedural techniques. The principles which he discusses relate to the goals to be achieved by osteotomy based on biomechanics. He also covers instrumentation, postoperative management, complications, tissue handling and choice of osteotomy sites.