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An Alternative Tibial Osteotomy Technique
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Introduction:
The anterior approach to a tibial osteotomy commonly employs a small incision and multiple drill holes followed by completion with an osteotome. Potential complications are damage to the anterior tibial periosteum and posterior neurovascular structures.
Materials And Methods:
We describe an alternative method using two small incisions, which avoids elevation of the anterior tibial periosteum and directs the osteotome away from posterior neurovascular structures.
Results:
This technique has been successfully performed on 15 consecutive tibias, with no neurovascular complications or skin healing issues.
Conclusion:
This tibial osteotomy technique can be performed quickly and safely using a minimally invasive approach as an alternative to the traditional anterior approach.
How To Cite This Article:
Iobst C. An Alternative Tibial Osteotomy Technique. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2020;15(1):47-49.
