2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Questions and Answers: Osteotomy of the Knee: The ISAKOS Perspective

Questions and Answers: Osteotomy of the Knee: The ISAKOS Perspective

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Video Summary

In this video discussion, the panelists talk about various aspects of deformity correction in knee surgeries. They discuss the importance of considering joint obliquity, lateral laxity, and soft tissue deformities when planning corrective osteotomies. They also mention the use of patient-specific systems and CT scans for deformity planning. The panelists highlight the significance of assessing rotational malalignment and mention the role of guided growth in pediatric patients with open growth plates. They also briefly touch upon the issue of return to sport after osteotomy surgeries. The video is co-sponsored by Issacost and the panelists express gratitude towards Issacost for their support.

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Robert Duerr, MD; Seth Sherman, MD; Jeffrey Macalena, MD; Elizabeth Arendt, MD; Alan Getgood, MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Keywords

deformity correction

knee surgeries

corrective osteotomies

patient-specific systems

rotational malalignment