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The effect of closed- and open-wedge high tibial osteotomy on tibial slope: a retrospective radiological review of 120 cases.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
El-Azab, H; Halawa, A; Anetzberger, H; Imhoff, AB; Hinterwimmer, S
Abstract:
Radiographs of 110 patients who had undergone 120 high tibial osteotomies (60 closed-wedge, 60 open-wedge) were assessed for posterior tibial slope before and after operation, and before removal of the hardware. In the closed-wedge group the mean slope was 5.7 degrees (SD 3.8) before and 2.4 degrees (SD 3.9) immediately after operation, and 2.4 degrees (SD 3.4) before removal of the hardware. In the open-wedge group, these values were 5.0 degrees (SD 3.7), 7.7 degrees (SD 4.3) and 8.1 degrees (S...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Bone Joint Surg Br
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
90
Journal issue:
9
Pages contribution:
1193-7
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1302/0301-620X.90B9.20688
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18757959
Print-ISSN:
0301-620X
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff)
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