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Is a tibial tuberosity transfer and tibial tuberosity osteotomy the same procedure?
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Yes: Tibial tuberosity transfer and tibial tuberosity osteotomy are the same thing. This is also commonly called a fulkerson osteotomy, anteromedial tibial tubercle transfer, amz, or tibial tubercle transfer.
Answered 9/20/2013
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Yes.: Often the terms are used interchangeably.
Answered 10/21/2014
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