⁠Femoral Osteotomy

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Osteotomy is the removal of an anatomically defective bone fragment and its reattachment in the desired position, that is, surgical transection of the bone. Femoral osteotomy is surgery performed to correct deformities of the femur bone (long bone) in the upper leg.

This surgery, which is performed to correct deformities in the femur bone and realign the bone, is performed under general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia. The surgery takes between 2 and 3 hours to perform.

Femoral osteotomy surgery is performed for two different reasons. The first reason is abnormal bending of the femur and abnormal positioning of the femur. The second reason is that the femoral head is positioned too high or low.

These two causes cause symptoms such as unequal leg lengths in individuals, outward walking with the femur positioned outwards, limitation of movement, hip compression or hip rotation. In this case, individuals undergo femoral osteotomy, which is a surgery to correct and reposition the femur bone.

It is a surgical procedure performed to correct and reposition the deformity in the femur bone. This surgery, performed under general or spinal anesthesia, takes between 2 and 3 hours.

Individuals stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 nights after the surgery. Since the bone positioned later in the surgery is attached with the help of a plate, it is not put in a cast. However, it is important for individuals to walk with the help of crutches or a walker for at least 1 month after the surgery. During the recovery process, individuals are gradually asked to step on their legs. And individuals are recommended to start physical therapy to strengthen their leg muscles and regain leg functions. Physical therapy is important for the recovery process. In some patients, the plates holding the bone can be removed after complete healing. For this reason, it is very important for individuals to come for a check-up at the time recommended by the doctor. After the 6th week, individuals can return to work, but they must use a cane, walker or crutches during this period.

The healing process of the bone varies from individual to individual and takes 6 to 12 weeks.

It may take 6 to 9 months for individuals to fully return to normal activities and sports.

• Correct and proper use of prescribed medicines is highly important
• Individuals should not move too often and rest unless necessary
• In order not to put weight on the operated legs during walking activity, help should be taken from crutches, canes or walkers
• In order to be able to step on the legs, the leg pressing exercise should be done gradually every week, as recommended by the doctor
• Physical therapy should be started to strengthen leg muscles and regain healthy leg functions
• Strenuous activities and work should be avoided for 6 to 9 months
• The wound area should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection and healthy wound healing

Femoral osteotomy surgery is performed to correct deformities in the femur, the longest bone in the human body. Femur deformities cause symptoms such as leg deformity, gait disorder, and hip joint problems in individuals. These symptoms affect the daily lives of individuals, and the deformity of the femur is also noticeable from the outside. With surgery, the femur bone is realigned. In this way, deformities, gait disorders and hip problems that have occurred or may occur in individuals are treated. Individuals continue their lives in a healthy way.

The Femoral Osteotomy cost varies depending on the healthcare provider, orthopedist’s experiences, surgery method, situations of disorder and location where treatment is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Femoral Osteotomy in Turkey. To learn more about the Femoral Ostetomy, please contact us for a free quotation.