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Fernando Gómez-Verdejo1, Thomas E Moran2, Juan Bernardo Villarreal-Espinosa2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, 1620 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Calzada México-Xochimilco 289, Coapa, Col. Arenal de Guadalupe, Tlalpan, 14389, Ciudad de México 14389, Mexico; Hospital Ángeles Pedregal, Camino Sta. Teresa 1055-S, Héroes de Padierna, La Magdalena Contreras, Ciudad de México 10700, Mexico.
Abstract:
Distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) is commonly used to correct excessive valgus knee deformities. Valgus malalignment places increased loads on the lateral tibiofemoral joint, accelerating lateral compartment degeneration. This article explores the benefits of DFO in correcting valgus deformities and addresses concomitant procedures for managing lateral compartment pathology, offering practical guidance for surgeons to optimize outcomes and restore knee function.
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