High Tibial Osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat deformities in osteoarthritis and malalignment of the knee joint. Unlike knee replacement where the entire joint of the knee is replaced…High Tibial Osteotomy very smartly reconstructs your damaged knee, it preserves the joints and very meticulously shifts the worn out and damaged part of the knee while performing high tibial osteotomy surgery. High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery is not applicable to all knee arthritis problems; it really depends on the pain intensity of the arthritis that you are suffering from, age, gender, weight are some of the factors that should be considered before going in for a High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery. It is always advisable to go for pre arthritis tests, examinations before going in for High Tibial Surgery because it is a massive/major surgery. Advantages of High Tibial Osteotomy:
Disadvantages of High Tibial Osteotomy:
Complications: Blood Clots Infections Stiffness of the knee Did you know? High Tibial Osteotomy is not advisable to people above 60 Years. Recovery:
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AuthorDr. A. M. Rajani is a known knee & shoulder specialist Orthopedic Surgeon in Mumbai, India. He is a Hon Asst Professor of Orthopedics at the Grant Medical College & JJ Group of Hospital. Archives
January 2018
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