Lower Limb Deformity Analysis and the Planning of an Osteotomy

J Knee Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603503This review article provides an overview of lower limb deformity analysis. A brief history and radiographic standards are presented. Deformity analysis is considered in the frontal, sagittal, and axial planes, from simple to more complex cases. The authors recommended analysis methods based on their own experience of deformity correction, while acknowledging that there may be different ways to treat individual cases. Subsequently, methods for osteotomy planning to address the identified deformities are discussed. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - June 9, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Schr öter, Steffen Elson, David William Ateschrang, Atesch Ihle, Christoph St öckle, Ulrich Dickschas, J örg Harrer, J örg Tags: Special Focus Section Source Type: research