Modified Bernese PAO Maintaining Rectus-Femoris Tendon Insertion

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Modified Bernese PAO Maintaining Rectus-Femoris Tendon Insertion

By Joaqin Lara

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August 19, 2012

Our technique uses a shorter anterior approach with no detachment of the rectus femoris tendon, ...
read more ↘ and the abductor musculature remains in its anatomical position. This modification allows the patient to begin active movement the first day after surgery, preserves the strength to walk, and shortens the limping period. The scar is also shorter and more aesthetically pleasing, which may be important to women patients.
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