In closed wedge distal femur osteotomies for correction of valgus malalignment overcorrection of mLDFA should be avoided.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of the mLDFA (mechanical lateral distal femur angle) as a parameter in varus realignment osteotomies for valgus deformities of the knee. We hypothesized that joint line obliquity with mLDFA > 90° after distal femur osteotomy (DFO) is associated with inferior clinical outcome.

Methods: In a retrospective study, a total of 52 patients with isolated femoral valgus deformities were included in the study.

The ischiofemoral space of the hip is influenced by the frontal knee alignment.

Purpose: The ischiofemoral distance (IFD), defined as the distance between the ischial tuberosity and the lesser trochanter of the femur, is gaining recognition as an extra-articular cause of hip pain. It is unknown whether the IFD is influenced by the frontal knee alignment. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of realignment surgery around the knee on the IFD.

Dynamic intraligamentary stabilization for ACL repair: a systematic review.

Purpose: It was the aim to assess all published original research dealing with dynamic repair of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and to provide a semi-quantitative analysis of clinical outcome reports.

Methods: Both OVIS and MEDLINE databases were utilized for allocation of articles. All preclinical and clinical studies related to dynamic intraligamentary stabilization (DIS) were identified.

Recovery of ACL function after dynamic intraligamentary stabilization is resultant to restoration of ACL integrity and scar tissue formation.

Purpose: Dynamic intraligamentary stabilization (DIS) is recognized as a ligament preserving technique for the treatment of acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The aim of this study was to assess the integrity and morphology of the recovered ACL after DIS repair.

Methods: The cohort comprised 47 patients with an acute proximal ACL rupture undergoing DIS repair.