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Trochanteric Osteotomy Technique


- Discussion: 
- indicated for increased exposure requirements or unacceptable laxity of the abductors;

- Technique: 
- release the origin of the vastus lateralis from vastus tubercle; 
- osteotomy is performed 1 cm below vastus tubercle