Functional and radiological results of varus osteotomy of the femur for managing patients with genu valgus with mature skeleton Cases report.

Abstract

Introduction: Varising osteotomies are an alternative for patients with symptomatic genu valgus who suffer from unicompartmental osteoarthritis. In this way, the load axis is transferred to the healthy medial compartment, reducing symptoms and delaying or preventing the need for arthroplasty.

Case report: According to the radiographic study, three patients were evaluated, and varicose osteotomy was performed using various types of plates.

Results: The patients achieved complete consolidation at 18 months of follow-up with functional results of their daily activities without subsequent complications and with immediate radiological results.

Conclusions: After performing varus osteotomy for valgus deformities, favorable results and improved functionality and stability in the affected knee were obtained. This procedure is an effective treatment for patients with symptomatic genu valgus.