Gudushauri-Zatsepina Osteotomy

Gudushauri-Zatsepina osteotomy: history and application

Gudushauri-Zatsepin osteotomy, also known as Gudushauri osteotomy and Zatsepin osteotomy, is a surgical procedure that is used in orthopedics to treat various diseases of the bones and joints. It was developed by Soviet orthopedists and traumatologists O. N. Gudushauri (born in 1925) and S. T. Zatsepin (born in 1923) in the mid-20th century.

This operation is based on the principle of osteotomy, that is, cutting the bone to create a new fragment that can be used to correct deformities or treat other problems. In the case of Gudushauri-Zatsepina osteotomy, the bone is dissected at a certain distance from the joint, which makes it possible to change the shape of the bone and restore its functionality.

This operation is used in the treatment of various diseases, such as hallux valgus, Kellgren's disease, foot deformity and others. The surgery can be performed on any bone, but is most commonly used on the femur, ulna, and foot bones.

The Gudushauri-Zatsepyna osteotomy operation has a number of advantages compared to other treatment methods. It allows you to quickly and effectively correct bone deformation, as well as prevent the development of complications such as arthrosis or arthritis. In addition, it can be used to treat children and adolescents, which makes it especially relevant for this group of patients.

Despite the advantages, this operation has its disadvantages. One is the risk of complications such as infection, bleeding or nerve damage. Also, osteotomy can lead to temporary impairment of limb function, which can last several weeks.

Gudushaure-Zatsepina osteotomy is a surgical procedure in the field of traumatology and orthopedics in which osteotomy surgery is used to correct some forms of curvature of the spine or bones. This procedure corrects anatomical defects in the bones or spine that may cause pain and decreased function.

Gudushavri-Zachepina osteotomy operation was developed by the Ortope group