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Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO, Internal Fixation)
Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO) may be considered when genu varum is mainly due to abnormal distal femoral angle or mechanical axis deviation affecting knee mechanics. Whether to implement it depends on the source and degree of deformity, cartilage and ligament condition, previous treatment response,
24-72h
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Approx. $14,000
Treatment fee
Not included
- -Treatment fee
- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO, Internal Fixation) is performed
After clarifying the source of the deformity and the angle of correction, an opening or closing wedge distal femoral osteotomy is often used, and internal fixation is performed with an anatomical locking plate. The surgery is performed under fluoroscopic guidance to complete the guidance, osteotomy, and angle correction. Pay attention to protecting the bony hinge, and add bone grafting or replacement materials when necessary to enhance support. Postoperatively, monitor pain, bleeding, and thrombosis risk, and gradually carry out joint movement and gait training, and gradually weight-bear according to the assessment. The above is general health information and not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
What is Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO, Internal Fixation)?
After clarifying the source of the deformity and the angle of correction, an opening or closing wedge distal femoral osteotomy is often used, and internal fixation is performed with an anatomical locking plate. The surgery is performed under fluoroscopic guidance to complete the guidance, osteotomy, and angle correction. Pay attention to protecting the bony hinge, and add bone grafting or replacement materials when necessary to enhance support. Postoperatively, monitor pain, bleeding, and thrombosis risk, and gradually carry out joint movement and gait training, and gradually weight-bear according to the assessment. The above is general health information and not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
How is Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO, Internal Fixation) performed?
Step 1
How Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO, Internal Fixation) is performed
After clarifying the source of the deformity and the angle of correction, an opening or closing wedge distal femoral osteotomy is often used, and internal fixation is performed with an anatomical locking plate. The surgery is performed under fluoroscopic guidance to complete the guidance, osteotomy, and angle correction. Pay attention to protecting the bony hinge, and add bone grafting or replacement materials when necessary to enhance support. Postoperatively, monitor pain, bleeding, and thrombosis risk, and gradually carry out joint movement and gait training, and gradually weight-bear according to the assessment. The above is general health information and not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Including preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up, the overall stay is usually recommended to be approximately 2–4 weeks, and the final decision is subject to hospital arrangements.
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