Knock Knees No More - Distal Femur Osteotomy 🔨
🦵 Knock Knees? Distal Femoral Osteotomy
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Lateral opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy is one option for correcting knock knees or #genuvalgum - Knock knees aren't just a cosmetic issue. They can lead to:
• Knee pain
• Difficulty walking or running
• Increased risk of osteoarthritis
• Patellar instability
Distal #FemoralOsteotomy is one surgical technique used to correct knee alignment.
1️⃣ The surgeon makes a cut in the outer part of the lower thighbone (distal femur)
2️⃣ The cut is gradually opened like a wedge, shifting the leg's alignment
3️⃣ A bone graft is inserted to fill the gap
4️⃣ The new position is secured with a plate and screws
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Benefits of opening distal femoral osteotomy:
✅ Correct alignment
✅ Reduce knee pain
✅ Improves function
✅ May delay/prevent need for knee replacement
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Recovery takes time and patience, including 6-8 weeks of limited weight-bearing, several months of physical therapy, and full recovery in 6-12 months. Distal femoral osteotomy is typically considered for younger, active patients with knee pain and valgus malalignment, those with lateral compartment arthritis and patients with failed conservative treatments. Every case is unique - thorough evaluation by an experienced #orthopedicsurgeon is crucial to determine the best treatment plan for your #knockknees
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