Purpose of the erratum and its context
This erratum corrects certain details of the original article titled “Kniegelenknahe Umstellungsosteotomie im Erwachsenenalter” (2019; 14(1):95–109) by Flörkemeier S., Kley K., Lobenhoffer P. The corrections relate to abbreviations and figure labels that were published incorrectly.
Details of the published corrections
- In the abbreviation list, the proper terms are:
- “aLDFW” stands for anatomischer lateraler distaler Femurwinkel
- “mLDFW” stands for mechanischer lateraler distaler Femurwinkel
- In Figure 4 of the original paper, the third line label should read: “mLDFW > 87 ± 3°” rather than the incorrect term originally published.
- In the CME question 4 accompanying the article, the correct answer is E: “Die Gelenklinie reflektiert die Orientierung des Gelenks in der Frontalebene.”
Implications for readers and citations
Although the erratum does not change the core findings of the original study, these corrections ensure that readers and future citations have accurate terminology and figure references. It is important for clinicians referencing the study to use the corrected abbreviations (“aLDFW” and “mLDFW”) and the correct figure legend when interpreting and teaching the content.
Key take-away points
- Always check for published errata associated with key papers—small errors in abbreviations or figures can lead to mis-interpretation.
- Use corrected terms in teaching, research, and clinical reference to ensure clarity: “aLDFW” and “mLDFW” now validated.
- The erratum reinforces attention to detail in the application of biomechanical parameters (e.g., angle thresholds such as 87 ± 3°) when analysing femoral deformities.
Sources used in report overview:
- https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-1128-9656
