Observational studyArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2023
Distal femoral osteotomy for the valgus knee: indications, complications, clinical and radiological outcome.
Observational study in Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04382118 (Var_DFO), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Var_DFO:Open Versus Closed Wedge Distal Femoral Varus Osteotomy for the Valgus Knee. Indications, Clinical and Radiological Outcome
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Postoperative weightbearing timing after distal femur osteotomy is not associated with rates of union or complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2026Pooled it
- Complications of osteotomies around the knee.Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013) · 2026Review
- Tibiofemoral rotation is significantly higher in patients with patellofemoral maltracking and torsional deformity.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026Article
- Anatomic Medial Collateral Ligament, Posterior Oblique Ligament, and Double-Bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions With Concomitant Distal Femoral Osteotomy in the Setting of a Chronic Injury.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Lateral Collateral Ligament Partial Release Osteotomy Technique to Increase a Tight Lateral Knee Joint Space for Knee Arthroscopy.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Knee osteotomies significantly influence coronal ankle alignment: A radiographic analysis.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Both medial closing wedge and lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy for valgus knee deformity can maintain leg length: A radiographic comparative study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Effect of Iliotibial Band Myofascial Release Combined with Valgus Correction Exercise on Pain, Range of Motion, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Grade II Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Patients aged 55 or older undergoing around the knee osteotomy have a higher rate of deep vein thrombosis but not overall early post-operative complications.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2024Article
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- Lateral Opening-Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy Made Easy: Tips and Tricks.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionThe aim of this study was to describe the indications and technical aspects of medial closing and lateral opening distal femoral osteotomy (MCDFO and LODFO) for patients with a valgus knee and to report clinical and radiological outcomes and complications.
methodsOver 6 years, 28 DFOs (22 MCDFO, 6 LODFO) were performed in 22 Patients. In this cohort study, we retrospectively analyzed clinical and radiological outcome measures as well as complications.
resultsThe median (range) age was 47 (17-63) years, height 1.68 (1.56-1.98) m, body mass 80 (49-105) kg, and body mass index (BMI) 27.4 (18.6-37.0) kg/m
conclusionDFO is a reasonable treatment for lateral osteoarthritis in younger patients to avoid disease progression and the need for an UKA/TKA. However, there is a long rehabilitation time, a considerable risk for complications, and a high need for hardware removal. While many patients experienced symptoms at the long-term follow-up, most were satisfied with the outcome. Appropriate patient information is essential. Level of evidence Level IV, Case Series. Trial registration number NCT04382118, clinicaltrials.gov, May 11, 2020.
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