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Salvage of severe knee osteoarthritis: efficacy of tibial condylar valgus osteotomy versus open wedge high tibial osteotomy
IntroductionTo compare the clinical outcomes and the radiographic features between tibial condylar valgus osteotomy (TCVO) and open wedge high tibial...
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Comparison of different degrees of varus deformity correction with open-wedge high tibial osteotomy: a retrospective study over 5 years
ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the clinical efficacy and complications associated with open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) in the...
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Assessment of return to sport and functional outcomes following distal femoral, double level and high tibial osteotomies for active patients with symptomatic varus malalignment
PurposeThis study indicated the outcomes of three surgical techniques for the treatment of symptomatic unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis (UKOA)...
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Can double-level osteotomy prevent patellofemoral osteoarthritis progression compared with open wedge high tibial osteotomy?
PurposeTo compare radiographic, clinical, and arthroscopic findings in patellofemoral (PF) osteoarthritis (OA) between open wedge high tibial...
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Patellofemoral cartilage defects are acceptable in patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy for medial osteoarthritis of the knee
BackgroundPatients suffering cartilage defects of the medial compartment with underlying varus deformity do benefit from high tibial osteotomy (HTO)...
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High rates of outliers in computer-assisted high tibial osteotomy with excellent mid-term outcomes
PurposeThe primary aim was to evaluate the accuracy of navigation in opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO). The secondary aim was to examine...
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High tibial osteotomy for acute correction and subsequent gradual tensioning of the posterolateral knee ligament complex in treating genu varum combined with a lateral thrust using the Ilizarov technique in adults: surgical technique and early results
ObjectiveTo report the early results of using the Ilizarov technique in performing medial wedge opening high tibial osteotomy (MWOHTO) combined with...
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Hinge fractures reaching the tibial plateau can be caused by forcible opening of insufficient posterior osteotomy during open-wedge high tibial osteotomy
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to use the finite element method (FEM) to reproduce fracture lines that reach the lateral tibial plateau during...
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High Tibial Osteotomy Versus Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty for Unicompartmental Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
PurposeHigh tibial osteotomy (HTO) and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) are commonly performed procedures for the treatment of compartmental...
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Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is associated with lower pain levels but inferior range of motion, compared with high tibial osteotomy: a systematic overview of meta-analyses
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to overview the findings of reported meta-analyses on unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and high...
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Discharging the medial knee compartment: comparison of pressure distribution and kinematic shifting after implantation of an extra-capsular absorber system (ATLAS) and open-wedge high tibial osteotomy—a biomechanical in vitro analysis
PurposeYoung and active patients suffering early degenerative changes of the medial compartment with an underlying straight-leg axis do face a...
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Normo-or slightly overcorrection show better results after medial closing wedge high tibial osteotomy
PurposeThe objectives of this study were to evaluate functional results, revision-free survival, and the influence of postoperative alignment on...
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Improvement of absorbability, osteoconductivity, and strength of a β-tricalcium phosphate spacer for opening wedge high tibial osteotomy: clinical evaluations with 106 patients
BackgroundAn ideal synthetic spacer for medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) has not yet been developed. The authors have developed a...
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Analysis of radiographic factors affecting the significant differences in knee alignment between hip-to-talus and hip-to-calcaneus radiographs after opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy
BackgroundOptimal alignment after opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) is crucial for obtaining good clinical results. A hip-to-calcaneus...
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Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis
PurposeThe results of medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) according to age is inconclusive. This study aimed to compare the clinical...
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Opening- and closing-wedge high tibial osteotomy are comparable and early full weight bearing is safe with angular stable plate fixation: a meta-analysis
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to establish the gold standard for surgical technique, fixation, and rehabilitation for HTO in patients with...
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Varus collapse following anterior closing wedge proximal tibial osteotomy for ACL revision reconstruction: a case series
A slope-correcting anterior closing wedge proximal tibial osteotomy is a powerful tool for correcting increased posterior tibial slope in the setting...
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Accuracy, inter- and intrarater reliability, and user-experience of high tibial osteotomy angle measurements for preoperative planning: manual planning PACS versus semi-automatic software programs
PurposeTo compare the accuracy, inter- and intrarater reliability, and user-experience of manual and semi-automatic preoperative leg-alignment...
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Patient-reported outcome measures after mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty were better than medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy in early elderly patients with severe osteoarthritis
BackgroundMany countries are faced with aging populations. However, few studies have directly compared the clinical outcomes of medial opening-wedge...
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Lateral tibial intercondylar eminence is a reliable reference for alignment correction in high tibial osteotomy
PurposeThe purpose of the study is to determine whether the lateral tibial intercondylar eminence (LTIE) is a reliable reference for alignment...
