Abstract |
The authors present the technique of high tibial correction osteotomy by the medial opening procedure, with the use of an angle-stable TomoFix plate. The prerequisite for a long-term good outcome of corrective osteotomy in genu varum is to achieve limb alignment permitting transfer of weight-bearing from the affected medial compartment to the healthy lateral compartment of the knee. The development of implants that maintain a stable angle has facilitated corrective osteotomy with an opening wedge on the medial side of the proximal tibia. These implants provide stable fixation even when a high correction of the mechanical axis is needed. The authors present the case of a patient with varus malalignment following a fracture of the tibia. In order to achieve correction of the limb's mechanical axis, it was necessary to open the proximal tibia osteotomy with a wedge that was 2.5 cm on the outer side.
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Authors | D Horácek, O Cech, M Weissinger |
Journal | Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca
(Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech)
Vol. 73
Issue 3
Pg. 197-204
(Jun 2006)
ISSN: 0001-5415 [Print] Czech Republic |
Vernacular Title | Valgizacní vysoká osteotomie tibie u genu varum arthroticum rozevrením klínu z vnitrní strany stabilizovaná úhlove stabilní dlahou TomoFix: Operacní technika. |
PMID | 16846566
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Bone Plates
- Female
- Humans
- Joint Deformities, Acquired
(etiology, pathology, surgery)
- Knee Joint
(pathology, surgery)
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
(complications)
- Osteotomy
(methods)
- Tibia
(surgery)
- Tibial Fractures
(complications)
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