Surgical Skills Masters Course: Osteotomies Around the Knee presented by AOSSM and ISAKOS-Pre-Recorded Content: Technique: Medial Closing Wedge DFO presented by Al Getgood

Pre-Recorded Content: Technique: Medial Closing Wedge DFO presented by Al Getgood

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Al Gedgood presents his technique on medial closing wedge distal femoral varus osteotomy. He demonstrates the approach and dissection, placement of pins for correction, and the process of completing the osteotomy. He emphasizes the importance of careful planning and using fluoroscopic guidance. After the wedge is removed, the osteotomy is completed using osteotomes and a kerosene rangeur if needed. The anterior cut and lateral cortex drilling are done, followed by closing the hinge and applying a locking plate internal fixator. Distal fixation is placed first, followed by a proximal bicortical compression screw for stable fixation.

Keywords

medial closing wedge distal femoral varus osteotomy

fluoroscopic guidance

osteotomy completion process

locking plate internal fixator

distal fixation