Variability of distal femoral valgus resection angle in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis and genu varum deformity: Radiographic study in an ethnic Asian population

Conclusions: 32% of Asian patients present with a distal femoral valgus resection angle that is outside the range of 5° ±2°. Taking a long-leg weight-bearing split scanogram may provide information that allows the surgeon to determine the true distal femoral valgus resection angle and adjust the cut accordingly. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic level III.

http://www.biomedj.org/text.asp?2015/38/4/350/151030

Source: Biomedical Journal - August 10, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chien-Yin LeeTsan-Wen HuangKuo-Ti PengMel S LeeRobert Wen-Wei HsuWun-Jer Shen Source Type: research