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Closed-wedge high tibial osteotomy (CWHTO) is more advantageous over open-wedge high tibial osteotomy in the following viewpoints: (1) compression force from the patellar tendon to the osteotomy site contribute to its stability, (2) patellar baja less ...
Ken Okazaki, M.D., Ph.D.
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The role of proximal tibial osteotomy in joint preservation
Introduction: Tibial osteotomy has a role in various aspects of joint preservation. Proper diagnosis and addressing all aspects of alignment both for focal cartilage lesions to support restorative repair procedures as well as in treatment of earlier ...
Martin Husen +4 more
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Open-wedge high tibial osteotomy is considered to be an effective surgical intervention for medial compartmental knee osteoarthritis. However, patella infra, which has been reported to be a result of tuberosity distalization after open-wedge high tibial ...
Takenori Akiyama, M.D. +6 more
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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a disruption in the knee joint which is characterized by pathological changes in the structure in the knee joint that occur progressively. High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) is a therapeutic option for treating isolated medial
Suyenci Limbong, Dwikora Novembri Utomo
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Background Maintenance or restoration of a good range of motion of the knee is one of the most important outcomes following knee surgery. According to previous studies, opening wedge high tibial osteotomy enables better recovery of range of motion in ...
Tomokazu Yoshioka +8 more
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Objective Medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is successful in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with medial compartment stenosis and tibial varus deformity, but patella infera is the main complication.
Zhanyu Wu +6 more
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Failed High Tibial Osteotomy [PDF]
A 33-year-old obese man, with a 10-year history of left knee pain and recurrent strain injuries associated with progressive varus deformity and osteoarthritis, underwent a Puddu-type high tibial osteotomy. After 3 weeks, the orthopaedic surgeon referred the patient to physical therapy following evaluation of radiographs.
Fernanda Colen Milagres Brandão +2 more
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Tibial shaft fracture after medial open‐wedge distal tibial tuberosity osteotomy: A case report
We report a case of tibial shaft fracture after open‐wedge distal tibial tuberosity osteotomy (OWDTO). The use of a lag screw for a lateral hinge fracture in OWDTO requires careful postoperative rehabilitation and follow‐up.
Umito Kuwashima +3 more
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Should sagittal osteotomy line be parallel to tibial posterior slope in high tibial osteotomy?
Background The reason why the osteotomy line in the sagittal view should be parallel to the medial tibial posterior slope in open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) remains unclear.
Y. Akamatsu +5 more
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Is There a Role for High Tibial Osteotomies in the Athlete? [PDF]
Context: The use of high tibial osteotomies (HTOs) in elite and professional athletes has been slow to gain acceptance by both the athlete and the surgeon because it is generally thought that return to competitive sports will be unlikely.
Warme, Bryan August +2 more
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