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. 2023 Jul 31;10(3-4):253-255.
doi: 10.1093/jhps/hnad021. eCollection 2023 Aug-Dec.

Technical note-the use of an inclinometer to accurately guide intra-operative femoral de-rotational osteotomies

Alistair Iw Mayne  1 , Owen J Diamond  1
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Technical note-the use of an inclinometer to accurately guide intra-operative femoral de-rotational osteotomies

Alistair Iw Mayne et al. J Hip Preserv Surg. .

Abstract

Femoral de-rotational osteotomies are a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic excessive femoral anteversion or retroversion. The author's preferred technique for performing a de-rotational osteotomy is via a subtrochanteric transverse osteotomy with intramedullary nail fixation. We describe a method for guiding femoral de-rotation correction intra-operatively using a bubble inclinometer.

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Figures

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Fig. 1.
Angle of distal wire relative to horizontal being measured after osteotomy with bubble inclinometer.
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Angle of proximal wire relative to horizontal being verified following osteotomy.
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