Can medial stability be preserved after open wedge high tibial osteotomy?

Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the medial joint stability after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) releasing the superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) without cutting and repairing. Methods Twenty-one patients who performed HTO were enrolled. After an L-shaped incision was made in the pes an...

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Main Authors: Hee-June Kim, Ji-Yeon Shin, Hyun-Joo Lee, Kyeong-Hyeon Park, Chul-Hee Jung, Hee-Soo Kyung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Knee Surgery & Related Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43019-020-00071-2