Koenig Operation

Koenig operation

The Koenig operation is a surgical procedure used to treat congenital diseases of the hip joint. It was developed by two German surgeons, Friedrich Konig and Friedrich Conrad Konig.

The first Koenig operation was used in 1881 to treat a dislocated hip in a child. Friedrich Konig proposed creating a bone canopy over the head of the femur using a special bone plate that was knocked out from the iliac wing. This operation became widely used in medical practice and received its name in honor of its creator.

The second Koenig procedure was developed to treat high scapula. It consists of a longitudinal dissection of the scapula, departing from its medial edge by two centimeters, and then reducing its outer part to a normal level. The operation was named after the second surgeon, Friedrich Conrad Konig, who proposed it in 1903.

Both Koenig operations have their advantages and disadvantages. The first operation may lead to some complications, such as damage to the hip ligaments or scarring. However, it provides reliable attachment of the femoral head to the bone and may be more effective in treating severe forms of dislocation. A second operation can also lead to complications, but it is safer and can be used for mild forms of the disease.

In general, the Koenig operation is an effective method for treating congenital pathologies of the hip joint, and its use depends on the specific situation and individual characteristics of the patient.

The article will discuss the first Koening operation mentioned in the title.

The Koenig I operation is a surgical procedure used to correct a congenital dislocated hip joint. It was proposed in 1842 by the surgeon Felix Koenig (1796-1876). The purpose of the surgery is to restore the normal condition of the hip cavity and improve the functionality of the limb in patients with muscle weakness causing hip dislocation.

The history of Koenig I operation began in the 19th century, when Felix Koenig was only 16 years old, but he was already working as an assistant surgeon at the Dresden city hospital. He was known for his research in neurology and had already begun his first experiments in orthopedics when he performed a series of operations to remove soft tissue tumors on a patient's hip. He managed to restore the anatomy and function of the limb.

The goal of the Koenig operation is to create a “canopy” for the femoral head - a bone allograft is placed over the capitate notch. This procedure can be performed in two ways: 1.