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A member asked:

Will i have screws in my knee after my osteotomy? are screws or pins or something similar used to hold the bones together after a knee osteotomy?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: Depending on the type and reason for the osteotomy, screws, plates and sometimes pins are used to hold the bones in their new position till they heal.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 3/2/2013

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31, knee off angle by 21 degrees, dr states do to the angle being off so much osteotomy is not an option. A partail as well do to no acl, is there any other option other then full knee?

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Im 30, with 21 degrees off alignment knee, what are my options other than osteotomy and full knee replacement , surgery is ok what options are there?

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Will i be able to run after my osteotomy? Before my knee pain, i was an avid runner. Will i be able to return to running after my osteotomy?

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How long does a Fulkerson osteotomy take? Including femoral block, knee arthroscopy? How much longer would it take if add mfpl? How long willIbeunder?

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A member asked:

I got a fulkersons osteotomy done 4 weeks ago, I have a fall yesterday and landed weird on my leg and as I am non weight bearing, there is grinding in my knee again?

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