2021 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Valgus Deformity in a 32-Year-Old Male: Do I Correct on The Femur or Tibia?

Valgus Deformity in a 32-Year-Old Male: Do I Correct on The Femur or Tibia?

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In this video, a doctor discusses a case of a 32-year-old male patient with lateral sided knee pain. The patient has no prior injuries or surgeries and the examination shows pain on the outside of the knee with good ligaments and preserved range of motion. X-rays and an MRI reveal changes in the lateral compartment of the knee, indicating a risk for cartilage damage. The doctor explores the options for corrective surgery, including distal femoral and proximal tibial osteotomies. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures, as well as the need for precise alignment and consideration of patient-specific factors. The doctor ultimately chooses to perform a lateral opening wedge osteotomy on the patient, which results in pain improvement and neutral alignment after six months.

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Dr. Jeffrey Macalena

Keywords

doctor

case study

knee pain

cartilage damage

corrective surgery