A Novel Closed-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Procedure to Treat Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Hybrid Technique and Rehabilitation Measures

High tibial valgus osteotomy (HTO) is an established treatment for medial-compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. We have combined medial open and lateral closed-wedge HTO (hybrid closed-wedge HTO) to overcome the limitations of traditional closed-wedge HTO. Our new hybrid procedure has the followin...

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Main Authors: Ryohei Takeuchi, M.D., Hiroyuki Ishikawa, M.D., Yasuyuki Miyasaka, M.D., Yohei Sasaki, M.D., Takashi Kuniya, M.D., So Tsukahara, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-08-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628714000358