Surgical Skills Masters Course: Osteotomies Around the Knee presented by AOSSM and ISAKOS-Pre-Recorded Content: Distal Femoral Osteotomy presented by Robert F LaPrade and Luke V Tollefson

Pre-Recorded Content: Distal Femoral Osteotomy presented by Robert F LaPrade and Luke V Tollefson

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Video Summary

This video provides an instructional course on distal femoral osteotomy (DFO). DFO is commonly used to correct genu-valgus alignment and relieve pressure on the lateral compartment, improving outcomes for lateral compartment osteoarthritis and other concomitant surgeries. The size of the correction should be calculated using radiographs. The surgical approach involves making an incision over the iliotibial band and dissecting the musculature to expose the femur. The osteotomy is performed using guide pins, an oscillating saw, and osteotomes. An opening spreader device is used to achieve the desired correction, and a DFO plate with screws is then fixed in place. Fluoroscopic imaging is used throughout the procedure to ensure proper placement.

Keywords

distal femoral osteotomy

genu-valgus alignment

lateral compartment osteoarthritis

surgical approach

fluoroscopic imaging