Medial epicondylar osteotomy: a technique used with primary and revision total knee arthroplasty to improve surgical exposure and correct varus deformity.
The epicondylar osteotomy is a valuable tool for use in both primary and revision knee arthroplasty. Without damaging the ligamentous structures, this technique provides the surgeon with a means of accessing the knee, correcting deformity, and restoring knee stability. I have not experienced any clinical problems associated with this procedure.
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Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, Alexandria, Viriginia, USA.
D000328:Adult; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation