There are many types of knee deformities, including X-leg, O-leg, flexion that does not straighten, and hyperextension. Today, we are going to talk about X-leg, which is medically known as knee valgus. It means that when the two feet are standing side by side, the two knee joints touch each other and the two inner ankles cannot come together.
After admission to the hospital, the director decided the date and plan of surgery according to the patient’s condition, and the right lower limb was corrected first. He also asked for more parts to be prepared and sterilized for use during surgery. Figure 2 shows the knee frame and parts prepared by Wuyan Medical for the patient.
Pre-operative preparation: 1. Adjust the external fixator frame according to the patient’s limb and disinfect it.
2. Routine skin preparation.
3. Psychological care.
Postoperative care: 1. Turn the patient regularly to prevent the occurrence of decubitus ulcers.
Family members should assist the patient to perform ankle and toe exercises, and knee flexion and extension exercises, and gradually transition to patient-initiated exercises.
Closely observe the blood flow of the distal limb and the sensation and movement of the affected limb.
IV. Elevate the affected limb after surgery to prevent or reduce the swelling of the patient’s limb.
V. Prevent infection and keep the needle channel clean and dry.
Sixth, keep the screw hole fixed and prevent collision.