Tibial tuberosity‐trochlear groove distance is significantly decreased by medial closing wedge distal femoral osteotomy
Julius Watrinet,
Maximilian Joergens,
Philipp Blum
et al.
Abstract:PurposeWhile medial closing wedge distal femoral osteotomy (MCWDFO) has been used to address patella instability combined with valgus malalignment, its impact on patellofemoral parameters remains uncharted. Hence, this study seeks to establish a three‐dimensional (3D) planning of MCWDFO and measure its effect on the tibial tubercle ‐ trochlear groove distance (TTTG) through simulation and calculation.MethodsMCWDFO with a stepwise increment of one‐degree varisation (1°–15°) was performed on 3D surface models of… Show more
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