A corrective osteotomy is a frequently required procedure for symptomatic malunions of the distal radius. A multitude of different methods have been proposed for correction of distal radius malunions. However, precise correction of a severe malunion that requires simultaneous adjustment of displacement and rotation in multiple planes remains a challenge. Technological advancements have resulted...

background: the prevalence of hip dysplasia is 1 in 1000. several pelvic osteotomy methods have been developed to prevent early osteoarthritis, such as triple osteotomy. in this study we are going to introduce our new technique that was done on 4 patients with favorable short-term results.   methods: four patients underwent triple osteotomy and fixation using a reconstruction plate and early we...

BACKGROUND Computer assisted corrective osteotomy of the diaphyseal forearm and the distal radius based on computer simulation and patient-specific guides has been described as a promising technique for accurate reconstruction of forearm deformities. Thereby, the intraoperative use of patient-specific drill and cutting guides facilitate the transfer of the preoperative plan to the surgery. Howe...

BACKGROUND The theory that malrotation is best assessed by making a fist and looking for digital overlap was the basis for devising a simple, easy, and reliable technique for phalangeal corrective osteotomy. METHODS This study assessed the phalangeal corrective osteotomy technique in 7 digits, involving 7 cases in 6 patients; 1 patient required treatment bilaterally. This technique required t...

Realignment of the hip knee and ankle can be achieved by extra-articular osteotomy if there is no intra-articular deformity or incongruity. Intra-articular osteotomy of the femoral head, femoral condyles, tibial plateaus and tibial plafond can all be achieved technically and biologically and lead to a congruous joint. This is a new frontier for realignment surgery extending the indications for ...

BACKGROUND To report the radiological and clinical results after corrective osteotomy in ankylosing spondylitis patients. Furthermore, this study intended to classify the types of deformity and to suggest appropriate surgical treatment options. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed ankylosing spondylitis patients who underwent corrective osteotomy between 1996 and 2009. The radiographic assessm...

We report a 38-year-old male with a nonunion followed by plate breakage after volar plating of a distal radius osteotomy. Volar locking plates have added a new approach to the treatment of distal radius malunions, due to a lower morbidity of the surgical approach and the strength of the final construction, allowing early mobilization and return to function. Conclusion. Plate breakage is an unco...

Between 1995 and 2006, five intra-articular osteotomies of the head of the radius were performed in patients with symptomatic healed displaced articular fractures. Pre-operatively, all patients complained of persistent painful clicking on movement. Only patients with mild or no degenerative changes of the radial head and capitellum were considered for osteotomy. The operations were performed at...

Background: Malunion distal radius involving shortening of the may result in disruption radioulnar joint, chronic pain, loss both supination and pronation, cosmetic deformity. Shortening often accompanies dorsal angulation, a relatively positive ulna variance is produced. With malunion caused by extra-articular fractures, pain develop joint secondary to abnormal stresses resulting from radial o...