2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Surgical Technique Spotlight: Slope Osteotomy (demo on cadaver)

Surgical Technique Spotlight: Slope Osteotomy (demo on cadaver)

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Volker Mussel from the University of Pittsburgh demonstrates two different types of osteotomies for knee surgery. He begins by discussing the options for osteotomies, such as closing wedge, opening wedge, and deflection osteotomy. He then explains the indications for performing this type of procedure and discusses the instruments needed. Dr. Mussel performs the first osteotomy, an anterior deflection osteotomy, showing the steps involved in making the incision and accessing the tibia. He explains the importance of good exposure and demonstrates how to make the cuts for the osteotomy. Dr. Mussel also answers questions from the audience about the procedure. He then briefly discusses a second technique for performing a tibial tubercle osteotomy and demonstrates the steps involved. The video concludes with Dr. Mussel answering more audience questions and discussing post-operative considerations, such as hardware removal.

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Dr. Volker Musahl

Keywords

osteotomies

knee surgery

closing wedge

opening wedge

deflection osteotomy