Technique for Biplanar Lateral Opening Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy in the Valgus Knee

Valgus malalignment can be corrected with a biplanar lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy (bLOWDFO) in patients with symptomatic lateral compartment disease. Advantages of a lateral opening wedge technique over the medial closing wedge technique include avoidance of vascular structures and...

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Main Authors: Robert A. Duerr, M.D., Sarah Harangody, M.D., Robert A. Magnussen, M.D., M.P.H., Christopher C. Kaeding, M.D., David C. Flanigan, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221262872030133X