Aim:To present a simple technical modification of a medial osteotomy cut which prevents its misdirection and overcomes various anatomical variations as well as technical problems.Methods:The medial osteotomy cut is mo...Aim:To present a simple technical modification of a medial osteotomy cut which prevents its misdirection and overcomes various anatomical variations as well as technical problems.Methods:The medial osteotomy cut is modified in the posterior half at an angle of 15°-20°following novel landmarks.Results:The proposed cut exclusively directs the splitting forces downwards to create a favorable lingual fracture,preventing the possibility of an upwards split which would cause a coronoid or condylar fracture.Conclusion:This modification has proven to be successful to date without encountering the complications of a bad split or nerve damage.展开更多
文摘Aim:To present a simple technical modification of a medial osteotomy cut which prevents its misdirection and overcomes various anatomical variations as well as technical problems.Methods:The medial osteotomy cut is modified in the posterior half at an angle of 15°-20°following novel landmarks.Results:The proposed cut exclusively directs the splitting forces downwards to create a favorable lingual fracture,preventing the possibility of an upwards split which would cause a coronoid or condylar fracture.Conclusion:This modification has proven to be successful to date without encountering the complications of a bad split or nerve damage.
