Knee
Osteotomies
Gradual Upper
Tibial Distraction Osteotomy
with Orthofix Procallus Monolateral Fixator.
This patient has bilateral medial knee arthritis with unstable
ligaments on the left side.
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The upper tibial osteotomy is being distracted with the Orthofix
Procallus fixator and the x-ray illustrates new bone formation
in the gradually forming wedge.
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Both knees achieved good alignment with improved loading on the
outer aspect of each knee, therefore, relieving pain and improving
function.
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Knee Osteotomies
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