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Coxa vara can result from different acquired, congenital, and/or metabolic conditions. Surgical reconstruction is indicated in cases of advanced deformity.
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What is a normal femoral neck shaft angle? | 125–135° |
What is Hilgenreiner’s angle? | Angle formed between Hilgenreiner’s line and proximal femoral physis |
What surgery is typically indicated for Hilgenreiner epiphyseal angle >60°? | Corrective valgus derotational osteotomy |
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Ramirez, J.M. (2018). Congenital Coxa Vara. In: Eltorai, A., Eberson, C., Daniels, A. (eds) Essential Orthopedic Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78387-1_114
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