Technical note-the use of an inclinometer to accurately guide intra-operative femoral de-rotational osteotomies.
J Hip Preserv Surg
; 10(3-4): 253-255, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-38628399
ABSTRACT
Femoral de-rotational osteotomies are a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic excessive femoral anteversion or retroversion. The author's preferred technique for performing a de-rotational osteotomy is via a subtrochanteric transverse osteotomy with intramedullary nail fixation. We describe a method for guiding femoral de-rotation correction intra-operatively using a bubble inclinometer.
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01-internacional
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Geral
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MEDLINE
Idioma:
En
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J Hip Preserv Surg
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido