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Orthopedic Research Online Journal

Computer Navigated Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy- Review of Literature

  • Open or Close Kunal Dhurve*

    Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Australia

    *Corresponding author: Kunal Dhurve, Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, L1, 445 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia

Submission: September 13, 2017;Published: May 30, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/OPROJ.2018.02.000550

ISSN: 2576-8875
Volume2 Issue5

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Surgical management of arthritis of the knee in young and active patients has always been a challenge. Partial or total knee replacement is not the ideal surgical option due to lower implant survivorship in younger patients [1,2]. Hence the surgical management revolves around preserving the native joint with the aim of reduction of pain and improvement of function. The best example of a joint preservation procedure for knee arthritis is the high tibial osteotomy (HTO).

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