Analysis of Bone Union After Medial Closing Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy Using a New Radiographic Scoring System

Overview

Journal Arch Orthop Trauma Surg

Specialties Emergency Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopedics

Date 2022 Jun 8

PMID 35676376

Authors

Takehiko Matsushita

Akiyoshi Mori

Shu Watanabe

Kiminari Kataoka

Shinya Oka

Kyohei Nishida

Kanto Nagai

Tomoyuki Matsumoto

Yuichi Hoshino

Ryosuke Kuroda

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Abstract

Introduction: To compare bone union after medial closing wedge distal femoral osteotomy (MCWDFO) with that after lateral closing wedge distal femoral osteotomy (LCWDFO) using a novel scoring system.

Materials And Methods: The data of 30 patients who received biplanar MCWDFO for valgus knees (MCWDFO group) were retrospectively examined and compared to that of 22 patients (25 knees) who underwent biplanar LCWDFO via a double-level osteotomy (DLO) for varus knees (LCWDFO group). The progression of bone union of the transverse osteotomy plane in the femur was assessed using a newly developed scoring system using radiographs taken immediately after surgery and 3 and 6 months postoperatively. The scoring system is based on a scale of zero to six points with higher scores indicating better bone union. The incidence of hinge fractures was assessed using CT images, and the rates of reoperation were evaluated using medical record data.

Results: The mean bone union score was significantly lower in the MCWDFO group than in the LCWDFO group 3 months (2.1 ± 1.9 vs. 3.7 ± 1.7, P < 0.01) and 6 months (3.8 ± 2.1 vs 4.9 ± 1.5, P < 0.05) postoperatively. The incidence ratio of hinge fractures was significantly higher in the MCWDFO group than in the LCWDFO group (70.0% vs. 32.0%, P < 0.01). Two patients in the MCWDFO group underwent reoperation for delayed bone union or non-union.

Conclusion: Bone union progression was slower and hinge fractures were more frequently observed after MCWDFO than after LCWDFO via DLO. MCWDFO is technically challenging, and patients must be monitored closely during and after surgery.

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