Distal Femoral Osteotomy: Lateral Opening Wedge Technique
Coronal limb malalignment is a significant contributor to asymmetric joint wear, gait abnormalities, and the development and progression of degenerative joint disease. Osteotomies about the knee were developed to realign the mechanical axis of the limb to unload the affected compartment. Valgus mala...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-08-01
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Series: | Arthroscopy Techniques |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628716000839 |