Femoral derotational osteotomy level does not effect resulting torsion

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the effect on femoral torsion by rotational osteotomies at three different levels as measured in 3D using both the mechanical and the anatomic axes. Methods Ten cadaveric lower extremities underwent femoral osteotomies perpendicular to the ana...

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Main Authors: Eric W. Edmonds, Corey B. Fuller, Megan E. Jeffords, Christine L. Farnsworth, Amelia M. Lindgren, Andrew T. Pennock, Vidyadhar V. Upasani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-020-00227-9