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Table 3 Unexpected angulation of a mechanical axis of the lower extremity after femoral derotation osteotomy

From: Unexpected angular or rotational deformity after corrective osteotomy

Osteotomy site

 

External rotation of distal fragment

  

10°

20°

30°

40°

50°

60°

Intertrochanter

3D angle

1.6

3.1

4.7

6.2

7.6

7.6

Varus

1.4

2.8

4.4

6.0

7.5

7.5

Extension

0.8

1.3

1.6

1.6

1.3

1.3

  1. 3D angle: angle between the mechanical axes before and after derotation.