Fig. 5From: Soft tissue stabilization of the hinge position in medial closed wedge distal femoral osteotomy: an anatomical studyHistological section of lateral femur. a Soft tissue was collected (6Â cm-wide section) including bone from the lateral epicondyle to the proximal direction. The histological section was made passing through 2/3 of the divided area where the hinge of MCWDFO is usually made. b Soft tissue of the femoral shaft including bone was collected (3Â cm-wide section) for comparison. The histological section was made passing through the middle of the divided areaBack to article page