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Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®
Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® 12/2012

01-12-2012 | In Brief

Complications In Brief: Osteotomy for Lower Extremity Malalignment

Authors: Loukas Koyonos, MD, Nick Slenker, MD, Steven Cohen, MD

Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® | Issue 12/2012

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Abstract

When performing an osteotomy for lower extremity malalignment, several complications can occur. These can include introducing iatrogenic malalignment, intraoperative fracture or vascular injury, postoperative recurrence of deformity, patella baja, and challenges when performing subsequent total knee replacement in the future. Likewise, a poor functional result can occur secondary to poor preoperative planning and patient selection. In this article, we review the complications that can occur as a result of errors made before, during, and after surgery. This article pertains to opening and closing wedge osteotomies of the distal femur and proximal tibia.
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Metadata
Title
Complications In Brief: Osteotomy for Lower Extremity Malalignment
Authors
Loukas Koyonos, MD
Nick Slenker, MD
Steven Cohen, MD
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® / Issue 12/2012
Print ISSN: 0009-921X
Electronic ISSN: 1528-1132
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2392-6

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