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July 2, 2026Journal of Experimental OrthopaedicsOpen Access

Percutaneous compression screw fixation for hinge fractures in distal femoral osteotomy does not compromise radiographic or clinical outcomes: A retrospective case‐control study

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VRVictor RelotESErnest SiretTLThibault Liguori

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Retrospective case-control study compares radiographic and clinical outcomes in patients with hinge fractures during DFO, indicating technique reliability.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the impact of percutaneous compression screw fixation on outcomes in patients with hinge fractures during distal femoral osteotomy.
  • Retrospective case-control design comparing patients with and without hinge fractures during distal femoral osteotomy.
  • Included 67 patients, 21 in the hinge fracture group and 46 controls, with a minimum 2-year follow-up.
  • Assessed radiographic parameters and patient-reported outcome measures pre and postoperatively.
  • Coronal correction between groups was similar (ΔHKA: 7.2° vs. 8.1°, p=0.486).
  • All osteotomies achieved radiographic union, with significantly improved scores in both groups (Lysholm: 78.3 vs. 72.7, p=0.481).
  • Progressive weight-bearing starting at 3 weeks did not result in loss of correction or delayed union.

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Relot et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4600a29ed1343031310c03https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70830
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