Karl Ludloff (1864-1945): An Inventive Orthopedic Surgeon, His Work and His Surgical Technique for the Correction of Hallux Valgus

The purpose of this article is to summarize the work and pioneering achievements in the field of orthopedic surgery of the German orthopedic surgeon Karl Ludloff. Ludloff had an impact in the diagnostics, physical examination, orthopedic imaging, and orthopedic surgical technique of his era. He was...

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Published in:Surgical innovation 2018-08, Vol.25 (4), p.417-420
Main Authors: Markatos, Konstantinos, Karaoglanis, Georgios, Damaskos, Christos, Garmpis, Nikolaos, Tsourouflis, Gerasimos, Laios, Konstantinos, Tsoucalas, Gregory
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Germany
Hallux Valgus - surgery
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
Humans
Male
Orthopedic Procedures - history
Orthopedic Surgeons - history
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to summarize the work and pioneering achievements in the field of orthopedic surgery of the German orthopedic surgeon Karl Ludloff. Ludloff had an impact in the diagnostics, physical examination, orthopedic imaging, and orthopedic surgical technique of his era. He was a pioneer in the surgical treatment of dysplastic hip, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and hallux valgus. His surgical technique for the correction of hallux valgus, initially stabilized with plaster of Paris, remained unpopular among other orthopedic surgeons for decades. In the 1990s, the advent and use of improved orthopedic materials for fixation attracted the interest of numerous orthopedic surgeons in the Ludloff osteotomy for its ability to correct the deformity in all 3 dimensions, its anatomic outcomes, and its low recurrence rate and patient satisfaction.
ISSN:1553-3506
1553-3514
DOI:10.1177/1553350618775506