Computer‐aided Design of Distal Femoral Osteotomy for the Valgus Knee and Effect of Correction Angle on Joint Loading by Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

The optimal correction angle of the valgus knee is close to neutral alignment or slightly varus (0° - 2°). Overcorrection is not recommended, as it can result in a steep increase of the stress within the medial compartment and may accelerate the process of medial compartment OA.