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Tibial osteotomy - series

Normal anatomy:

For proper weight bearing, the leg joints are aligned so that weight is distributed evenly on the knee.


Normal anatomy


Indication:

If osteoarthritis degenerates the inner portion of the knee, the leg may bow out.


Indication


Procedure:

A wedge is removed from the tibia allowing the leg to be shifted slightly, which takes weight off the inside of the knee.


Procedure


Aftercare:

Screws or staples are used to hold the bone in place. The result is a slightly "knock kneed" appearance which allows the healthier outer knee to bear most of the weight.


Aftercare


Review Date: 9/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team: Meredith Nienkamp, M.S.M.I., Dan Johnson, M.S.M.I., Lisa Higginbotham, M.S.M.I. Review also provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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