“…1,4,5,8 Lateral column lengthening and fusions do not re-create normal foot kinematics, and many report reduced subjective and objective outcomes. 1,11,15,20,23,[34][35][36] Complication rates are higher 16,18,25,27,32,[39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49] and carry additional risks to joint-preserving procedures such as nonunion, avascular necrosis, and increased incidence of secondary arthritis. 33,34,42 Subsequently, joint preservation surgery has become increasingly explored.…”