Technical note-the use of an inclinometer to accurately guide intra-operative femoral de-rotational osteotomies.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38628399.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/jhps/hnad021 and PMC identifier 11018538.
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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.
Anatomy
- femur