Which of the following is the leading therapy for lateral tibial torsion?
1. A tibial osteotomy
2. A femur osteotomy
3. Tibial decorticate positioning
4. Range of motion exercises
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1. The tibial osteotomy will aid in correcting the tibia torsion.
2. Therapy needs to occur with the tibia, not the femur.
3. The decorticate positioning will cause more damage.
4. Range of motion exercise will not effectively treat the issue.
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