Oblique K-wire Control in Calcaneal Osteotomy for Flatfoot Correction

Assiut University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Flat Foot

Treatments: Procedure: oblique K-wire technique in controlling Calcaneal displacement during osteotomy in flatfoot correction

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06957353

AUH-Calcaneal_osteotomy-2025

Details and patient eligibility

About

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) often requires surgical correction when conservative methods fail. Calcaneal displacement osteotomy is a key procedure in restoring alignment. This study introduces a novel K-wire technique to enhance control during surgery and minimize complications related to manual manipulation. It builds on prior research highlighting the limitations of traditional approaches in achieving precise fragment positioning.

Full description

Flat foot deformity, particularly adult - acquired flatfoot (AAFD), often necessitates surgical intervention when conservative treatment fail. Calcaneal displacement osteotomy is a common surgical procedure for correcting calcaneal displacement and achieving stable fixation. The proposed K-wire technique offers a novel approach to improve control and reduce complications associated with manual manipulation during surgery. Previous studies have indicated challenges with traditional methods in achieving precise fragment control. This study aims to address these gaps.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 16 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• symptomatic flatfoot that will undergo flatfoot correction with calcaneal displacement osteotomy.

Exclusion criteria

• prior foot surgery
• Severe comorbidities or contradictions of the surgery

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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20 participants in 1 patient group

Oblique K-wire Control in Calcaneal Osteotomy for Flatfoot Correction

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Description:

oblique K-wire technique in controlling Calcaneal displacement during osteotomy in flatfoot correction

Treatment:

Procedure: oblique K-wire technique in controlling Calcaneal displacement during osteotomy in flatfoot correction