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Advantages and Disadvantages of Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy With Distalization
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Correction of patellar height | Detachment of the distal hinge |
| Anteriorization of the tubercle | Risk of tubercle fracture |
| Periosteum repair promotes vascularity | Painful hardware |
| Additional stability through the Evans wedge | |
| Greater surface area created through the V-shaped cut |
