Understanding lower limb malalignment - Tibial osteotomy for bowed legs - Femoral osteotomy for knock-knees - Success rates pain relief, improved function - Postoperative rehabilitation and home exercises
by
Frank R. Noyes, M.D. and Sue Barber-Westin, B.S.
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Leg malalignment, often called "bowed legs" or "knock-knees", can cause knee pain and limitations. The medical terms for these conditions are varus (bowed legs) and valgus (knock-knees). Malalignment may occur to one or both legs and be either congenital or happen as a result of an injury. Arthritis...