Lateral Epicondyle Sliding Osteotomy in Knee Arthroplasties With Valgus Deformity
Alessandro Rozim Zorzi,
Bruno Suaed Foss,
Pedro Henrique Calegari Moraes
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sliding osteotomy of the lateral epicondyle in correcting rigid valgus deformity in knee arthroplasty. Methods: A retrospective study of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty with lateral epicondyle sliding osteotomy between 2006 and 2018. The main outcome was the incidence of complications and adverse events. Secondary outcomes were Visual Analog Scale for Pain, varus stress test, and varus knee thrust during gait. Results: 19 knees (19 participants) wer… Show more
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