Limb Reconstruction Review BLRS & Limb Reconstruction - Free Paper Session: Q&A 2

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In this video transcript, a panel discussion unfolds between medical professionals Amir Qureshi, Peter Calder, David Goodier, and Roger Atkins, focusing on orthopedic surgical techniques, particularly relating to femoral deformities and their corrections. The dialogue begins with Amir Qureshi prompting for questions, followed by a detailed exchange regarding the complexities of performing retrograde nail surgeries and addressing torsional deformities in femurs. David Goodier raises inquiries about measurement accuracy and the technical feasibility of certain approaches, to which Roger Atkins offers extensive insights about the need for precision and challenges faced during such surgeries. The conversation includes practical recommendations, such as utilizing AP femur views to establish correct angle measurements, and emphasizes the importance of multiple corticotomies to promote stability during recovery. The discussion wraps up with inquiries from the audience about surgical implications related to soft tissue considerations in amputations, underscoring ongoing advancements in surgical techniques for better patient outcomes.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-221805

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