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Technique for Lateral Opening Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy Using Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Genu Valgum
Alexander P Decilveo1, Elan Karlin2, Neil Patel3
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Southern California Permanente Medical Group Los Angeles California U.S.A.
Abstract:
Recurrent lateral patellar instability poses a technical challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. Isolated soft-tissue procedures through medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction or lateral release show unacceptably high failure rates. Lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy addresses underlying bony malalignment and reinforces the soft-tissue procedure. Patient-specific instrumentation has shown utility in the setting of osteotomies with improved accuracy and reduction of intraoperative hinge fractures.
