A member asked:

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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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Varies quite a bit based upon surgeon speed, your size, complexity of the case, etc., usually between one and two hours.

Answered 1/5/2016

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Dr. Darren Corteen answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

1.5-2 hrs: Sounds like U have patellar instability with a lateralized patellar tendon insertion. In this situation I typically proceed w/ knee scope followed by Fulkerson osteotomy to medialize tendon insertion and then MPFL recon w/ hamstring tendon autograft (your own tendon tissue). Typically takes max of about 2 hrs and have realized very good clinical results. Femoral block performed before procedure.

Answered 1/31/2016

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