2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Debate: Proximal Tibial or Distal Femoral for Valgus Knee

Debate: Proximal Tibial or Distal Femoral for Valgus Knee – Distal Femoral

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker argues that distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) is a better option than other osteotomy procedures for treating the valgus knee. They explain that DFO on the femur offers good outcomes and avoids complications that can occur with tibial osteotomy. The speaker highlights the versatility of DFO, allowing for large corrections on the lateral side and smaller corrections on the medial side. They also emphasize the simplicity and safety of DFO compared to tibial osteotomy, which carries risks such as joint line obliquity and perineal nerve damage. The speaker concludes that DFO is a workhorse procedure that can optimize outcomes and minimize complications for the majority of valgus patients. No credits were granted in the video.

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Rachel Frank, MD

Keywords

distal femoral osteotomy

valgus knee

osteotomy procedures

femur

tibial osteotomy