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Knock Knee Correction Surgery

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Here is how surgeons perform knock knee correction surgery. Titanium plate is used to stabilize the affected area. The femur is cut nearly through to help with the stability. Spreaders angle the cut align the leg. The plate is secured with several screws. Synthetic bone graft material is packed in the joint. The patient will be in crutches for 4 to 6 weeks.

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This video shows how surgeons perform knock knee correction surgery. It describes a titanium plate used to stabilize the affected area, the femur being cut nearly through, spreaders angling the cut to align the leg, the plate secured with screws, and synthetic bone graft material packed in.

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  • Knock knee correction surgery is shown
  • A titanium plate is used to stabilize the area
  • The femur cut and use of spreaders to align the leg are described
  • Plate fixation with screws and synthetic bone graft material are covered
  • Use of crutches for a period after surgery is mentioned in the description

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This video presents “Knock Knee Correction Surgery” — Here is how surgeons perform knock knee correction surgery. Titanium plate is used to stabilize the affected area. The femur is cut nearly through to help with the stability. Spreaders angle the cut align the leg. The plate is secured with. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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