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What is the difference between a tibial tuberosity transfer and osteotomy?
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No difference: 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 1/1/2021
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