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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2026

Technique for Lateral Opening Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy Using Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Genu Valgum and Patellar Instability.

Alexander P Decilveo, Elan Karlin, Neil Patel, Allison Ariniello, George F Rick Hatch

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Alexander P DecilveoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Southern California Permanente Medical Group Los Angeles California U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4724-3977
Elan KarlinDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Keck School of Medicine of USC Los Angeles California U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9021-9887
Neil PatelDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Paterson New Jersey U.S.A.
Allison ArinielloDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Keck School of Medicine of USC Los Angeles California U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5660-9319
George F Rick HatchDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Keck School of Medicine of USC Los Angeles California U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1655-4588

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Abstract

Recurrent lateral patellar instability poses a technical challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. Isolated soft-tissue procedures through medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction or lateral release show unacceptably high failure rates. Lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy addresses underlying bony malalignment and reinforces the soft-tissue procedure. Patient-specific instrumentation has shown utility in the setting of osteotomies with improved accuracy and reduction of intraoperative hinge fractures.

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