First Step HTO device. Lateral view. Identified by Mark Hawkins, DuPuy, Charlotte.
Initially submitted by Deak Walden, OPA-C; Wilmington Orthopaedic Group; Wilmington, NC, USA
Manufacturer: Howmedica (now Stryker)
Removal Tips
- Deak Walden: Stryker has an instrument tray for this device that includes removal instruments. Has also used Vice grips and a slaphammer for removal.
- Kevin Brown: Also suggested using a slaphammer