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ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2016

Hemi-wedge osteotomy in the management of large angular deformities around the knee joint.

Barakat Sayed El-Alfy

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Article in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Barakat Sayed El-AlfyDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt. barakatelalfy@yahoo.com.
Mansoura University · EG

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backgroundAngular deformity around the knee joint is a common orthopedic problem. Many options are available for the management of such problem with varying degrees of success and failure. The aim of the present study was to assess the results of hemi-wedge osteotomy in the management of big angular deformities about the knee joint. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty-eight limbs in 21 patients with large angular deformities around the knee joint were treated by the hemi-wedge osteotomy technique. The ages ranged from 12 to 43 years with an average of 19.8 years. The deformity ranged from 20° to 40° with a mean of 30.39° ± 5.99°. The deformities were genu varum in 12 cases and genu valgum in 9 cases. Seven cases had bilateral deformities. Small wedge was removed from the convex side of the bone and put in the gap created in the other side after correction of the deformity.

resultsAt the final follow-up, the deformity was corrected in all cases except two. Full range of knee movement was regained in all cases. The complications included superficial wound infection in two cases, overcorrection in one case, pain along the lateral aspect of the knee in one case and recurrence of the deformity in one case. No cases were complicated by nerve injury or vascular injury.

conclusionHemi-wedge osteotomy is a good method for treatment of deformities around the knee joint. It can correct large angular deformities without major complications.

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Knee JointOsteotomyAdolescentAdultEgyptFemaleHumansJoint Deformities, AcquiredMaleOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePostoperative ComplicationsRange of Motion, ArticularRecovery of FunctionAngular deformityHemi-wedge osteotomyNeutral wedge osteotomyOpening–closing wedge osteotomy

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