3C43
Antecurvatum and rotational diaphyseal deformity in a short tibia; LRS ADVanced with Acute Correction Templates.
(a) 53000 series fixator being applied. Note offset position of Rotational Correction Template relative to Angular Correction Template at end of rail.
(b) Osteotomy and correction of deformity; definitive fixator in place.
(c) Lengthening to restore original bone length.
Caution: Resect at least 1 cm of fibula.
Peroneal nerve: no acute correction which might stretch nerve.
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