The proper correction of the mechanical axis in high tibial osteotomy with concomitant cartilage procedures—a retrospective comparative study

Abstract Background The guidelines to correct the mechanical axis in high tibial osteotomy (HTO) have changed recently, and some studies have suggested that the correction of the mechanical axis should be based on the severity of cartilage defect. The purpose of this study was (1) to evaluate the ra...

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Main Authors: Myung Ku Kim, Bong Sung Ko, Joo Hyun Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1333-4