TIBIAL OSTEOTOMY FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE

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Abstract

1. The results are presented of upper tibial osteotomy carried out in ten patients for osteoarthritis of the knee associated with lateral deformity. 2. The operation is indicated when there is severe pain, valgus or varus deformity, and a range of flexion of at least 90 degrees. 3. In every case pain has been relieved, and recovery of movement after operation has been easy.

Topics & Keywords

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume

Volume 43-B, Issue 4, pp. 746-751

DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.43b4.746

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