Topic: Valgus correction and LL simultaneously (Read 488 times)

6inchesofconfidence · « **on:** June 12, 2020, 05:02:27 PM »

Which method would be best to extend femurs and treat valgus at the same time ?
These are the current state of my legs
http://imgur.com/a/bXen9sI

Michael J. Assayag, MD · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2020, 03:39:41 PM »

IIf we take for granted that your valgus comes from the distal femur, then doing a distal femoral osteoplasty with deformity correction and retrograde insertion of stryde nails using the reverse planning method should take care of it!

By doing that you can achieve both correction and length.

hope this helps!

Dr. Michael J. Assayag, MD. FRCSC
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgeon
International Center for Limb Lengthening of Baltimore
www.limblength.org
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6inchesofconfidence · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2020, 03:41:20 AM »

What about using LON or externals ?
Dont you think correction exercise will treat it ?

Michael J. Assayag, MD · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2020, 02:38:02 PM »

In the right hands, it is very easy to correct deformity and lengthen by using an external fixator. In our practice we do it routinely.

It can also be done over a nail with the LON or LATN techniques .

Unfortunately, no amount of exercise or bracing will correct bony deformities once into adulthood.

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6inchesofconfidence

Valgus correction and LL simultaneously

Michael J. Assayag, MD

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6inchesofconfidence

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Michael J. Assayag, MD

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