Correction to: J Orthop Surg Res (2017) 12: 195. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-017-0700-2

In the original publication of this article [1] there was an error in one of the author names. In this publication the correct and incorrect name are indicated.

Originally the author name has been published as:

• John P. Pfail

The correct name is as followed:

• John L. Pfail

The original publication has been corrected.