Abstract
Opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy continues to have a role in young active patients today. It is being used in combination with ligamentous and cartilage procedures for improved joint homeostasis with satisfactory early results. Our described technique with a single bone cut allows incremental increases in distraction for precise deformity correction, achieving satisfactory survival in midterm follow-up. The modern opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy represents a valid alternative for young patients for correction of varus deformity and early medial compartment osteoarthritis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-9 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Seminars in Arthroplasty |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Medial knee osteoarthritis
- Tibial osteotomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine