Acute Femoral Lengthening in Adults Using Step-Cut Osteotomy, Traction Table, and Proximal Femoral Locking Plate Fixation: Surgical Technique and Report of Three Cases.

Journal: Indian journal of orthopaedics
Published Date: Oct 27, 2021

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Leg-length discrepancy (LLD) can cause distinct gait and posture disorders that may lead to lifestyle-limiting disability and premature joint degeneration. The purpose of this study was to describe a novel surgical method for acute femoral lengthening in adults with symptomatic structural LLD using step-cut osteotomy, traction table, and proximal femoral locking plate fixation.

Authors

  • Peter Brumat
    Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska cesta 31, 6280 Ankaran, Slovenia.
  • Rene Mihalič
    Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska cesta 31, 6280 Ankaran, Slovenia.
  • Simon Kovač
    Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska cesta 31, 6280 Ankaran, Slovenia.
  • Rihard Trebše
    Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska cesta 31, 6280 Ankaran, Slovenia.

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