Deformity correction
Bowleg correction with SADO before & after — Dr. Donghoon (DALRI)
Once surgery and the full recovery period are complete, what changes is: Angular and rotational correction in one operation — a technique developed by Dr. Lee · Internal fixation only — no external fixator · Minimally invasive with cosmetic suture; no cast or brace afterwards · Fast recovery, averaging 4-6 weeks
Before: what is recorded
Before surgery the team documents the starting point of everyone considering bowleg correction with sado — Bowlegs combined with rotational deformity · Patients wanting both better appearance and healthier knee loading — together with radiographs, alignment measurements and the patient's own goal, so there is a fixed baseline to compare against.
How the change is measured
Deformity is quantified in degrees on standing full-leg weight-bearing radiographs, comparing the mechanical axis before and after surgery along with knee or ankle gap and rotational profile. The goal is an axis that passes back through the centre of the knee.
Timeline from surgery to normal life
- 01Day of surgery: the bone is cut and realigned to the pre-planned angle, with the axis confirmed on intra-operative imaging.
- 02Average 4-6 weeks to normal daily activity.
- 03No cast or brace after surgery.
Limits and what cannot be guaranteed
- 01Bone lengthening is major surgery. Outcome and recovery time depend on bone quality, age, weight and how disciplined the patient is with rehabilitation, so identical results cannot be guaranteed.
- 02Results differ from person to person: bone-forming speed, age, weight, medical history and rehabilitation discipline all change both the timeline and the numbers achieved.
- 03The figures on this page are the general ranges the hospital publishes — not a guarantee and not an individual diagnosis. Only your own imaging can set your expected range.
- 04This site does not publish individual patient photographs. Ask the hospital directly at your consultation if you want to see comparison images or case radiographs.
Frequently asked questions
How is SADO different from a standard HTO?
A high tibial osteotomy corrects the angle only; SADO corrects angle and rotation together, giving a more natural result when both are present, with internal fixation and no external frame.
When are the results of bowleg correction with sado visible?
Day of surgery: the bone is cut and realigned to the pre-planned angle, with the axis confirmed on intra-operative imaging. Average 4-6 weeks to normal daily activity. No cast or brace after surgery.
How is the before and after of bowleg correction with sado measured?
Deformity is quantified in degrees on standing full-leg weight-bearing radiographs, comparing the mechanical axis before and after surgery along with knee or ankle gap and rotational profile. The goal is an axis that passes back through the centre of the knee.
Is the result of bowleg correction with sado permanent, and what cannot be guaranteed?
Bone lengthening is major surgery. Outcome and recovery time depend on bone quality, age, weight and how disciplined the patient is with rehabilitation, so identical results cannot be guaranteed. Results differ from person to person: bone-forming speed, age, weight, medical history and rehabilitation discipline all change both the timeline and the numbers achieved. The figures on this page are the general ranges the hospital publishes — not a guarantee and not an individual diagnosis. Only your own imaging can set your expected range. This site does not publish individual patient photographs. Ask the hospital directly at your consultation if you want to see comparison images or case radiographs.