Bagherifard A, Jabalameli M, Ali Hadi H, Rahbar M, Jahansouz A, Hassanzadeh G et al . Lateral Distal Femoral Biplanar Open Wedge Osteotomy in Correcting Genu Valgum: A Case Series Report. JROS 2014; 1 (4) :24626-0
URL:
http://jros.iums.ac.ir/article-1-130-en.html
1- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
2- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
Abstract: (1088 Views)
Background:
Genu valgum deformity is defined as a mechanical axis deviation (MAD) lateral to the knee joint center. In this situation the lateral compartment of the knee is overloaded. Corrective osteotomies are recommended to realign the lower extremity.
Subject:
Knee surgery Received: 2019/09/9 | Published: 2014/11/15