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. 2026 Jan;45(1):189-204.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2025.02.002. Epub 2025 Mar 10.

Tips and Tricks for Combined Femoral-Based Procedures

Fernando Gómez-Verdejo  1 , Thomas E Moran  2 , Juan Bernardo Villarreal-Espinosa  2 , Pablo E Gelber  3 , Jorge Chahla  4
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Tips and Tricks for Combined Femoral-Based Procedures

Fernando Gómez-Verdejo et al. Clin Sports Med. 2026 Jan.

Abstract

Distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) is commonly used to correct excessive valgus knee deformities. Valgus malalignment places increased loads on the lateral tibiofemoral joint, accelerating lateral compartment degeneration. This article explores the benefits of DFO in correcting valgus deformities and addresses concomitant procedures for managing lateral compartment pathology, offering practical guidance for surgeons to optimize outcomes and restore knee function.

Keywords: Cartilage restoration; Distal femoral osteotomy; Medial knee instability; Meniscal allograft transplantation.

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