Surgical Skills Masters Course: Osteotomies Around the Knee presented by AOSSM and ISAKOS-Session VI: Surgical Demonstrations

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Video Summary

The first video was a live demonstration of a double-level osteotomy on the femur. The presenter explained the layout of the instruments and the steps involved in the procedure. They emphasized the importance of finding the upper border of the IT band and the Kaplan fibers. The presenter showed how to make the saw cuts, protect the hinge, and compress the osteotomy. They also discussed the positioning and fixation of the plate. The video ended with the presenter demonstrating the closure process.<br /><br />The second video was a live demonstration of an opening wedge osteotomy on the tibia. The presenter explained the incision and dissection process, including how to protect the MCL and create a double window. They then showed how to make the cuts and open the osteotomy. The presenter also discussed the positioning of the plate and the fixation process. They highlighted the importance of cutting above the tibial fibula joint and showed how to compress the osteotomy. The video ended with the presenter demonstrating the closure process and discussing the potential for using an allograft.

Keywords

double-level osteotomy

femur

IT band

saw cuts

plate fixation

closure process

opening wedge osteotomy

tibia