Hindfoot Nail Positioning: WBCT-Based Simulation Indicates Valgus Angulation of Straight Nails Is Necessary to Obtain Appropriate Hindfoot Alignment

Key Points

• Appropriate hindfoot alignment depends on valgus angulation during nail positioning.
• Results indicate a need for adjustments in surgical techniques based on WBCT simulations.
• The analysis utilized a retrospective cohort design to assess alignment outcomes.
• Implications highlight the importance of considering nail angulation for improved surgical success.

Abstract