Correction of Genu Varum Deformity by Proximal Tibial Osteotomy and Gradual Distraction with Dynamic Axial Fixator
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: High tibia osteotomy is a common procedure in correcting genu varum deformity. The proximal tibial osteotomy is an accepted and commonly used treatment for younger and active patients with medial unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee and varus deformity. The aim is to achieve 2-8 degree of valgus over correction and to achieve good long-term outcomes.Materials and Methods: A prospective analysis was performed on patients treated with high tibial osteotomy using dynamic axial fixator for tibiavarum deformity in our hospital from August 2015 to October 2017. There were 6 cases [7 knees] including 4 males and 2 females.Unilateral external fixator (dyanamic axial fixator) was placed on the medial side. In all cases incomplete percutaneous oblique infratubercle osteotomy was done. The osteotomy was gradually distracted using the fixator to achieve correction of deformity.Results: Correction of deformity was achieved in all patients without any major complications.Conclusion:Distraction of infra-tubercle osteotomy using dyanamic axial fixator for correction of genu varum by high tibial osteotomy gave good results in all the knees with the advantage of modifying the degree of correction.
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Dr. J. ArunPrashath
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