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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Yap J, Sheikh Y, Osteotomy. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-58079
An osteotomy is an orthopedic surgical procedure that involves cutting a bone and repositioning it to change its length or alignment.
It can be performed at many sites, most commonly around the knee 2. It is also used to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Types
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sphenoid:
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acetabulum:
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femur:
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tibia:
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toe:
See also
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1. Ertürk C, Altay MA, Işikan UE. A radiological comparison of Salter and Pemberton osteotomies to improve acetabular deformations in developmental dysplasia of the hip. (2013) Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B. 22 (6): 527-32. doi:10.1097/BPB.0b013e32836337cd - Pubmed
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2. Smith J, Wilson A, Thomas N. Osteotomy Around the Knee: Evolution, Principles and Results. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2012;21(1):3-22. doi:10.1007/s00167-012-2206-0 - Pubmed
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