title: A simple technique for varus supracondylar osteotomy in genu valgum.
abstract: Varus osteotomy of the distal femur is recommended for osteoarthritis of the knee with significant valgus deformity, but the operation is difficult to plan and perform. A simple technique involving a jig referenced to the line of the tibia is described. This allows accurate overcorrection by a few degrees, with impaction and secure fixation at the osteotomy. It has been successful, with no complications, in 12 consecutive knees.
authors.affiliation: Princess Alice Orthopaedic Hospital, University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Learmonth
mesh_terms: D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography