Return to sports activity after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy in patients aged 70 years and older

Return to sports activity after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy in patients aged 70 years and older

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate return to sports (RTS) after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) in elderly patients and associated factors affecting RTS. Methods Seventy-four patients (mean age 68 years) who underwent OWHTO were enrolled. Clinical outcomes were...

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Main Authors: Akio Otoshi, Ken Kumagai, Shunsuke Yamada, Shuntaro Nejima, Takahiro Fujisawa, Kazuma Miyatake, Yutaka Inaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Opening wedge high tibial osteotomy
Return to sports
Elderly patients
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02718-6

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