Indications: medial compartment OA with varus deformity in young active patients. Goal: shift weight-bearing axis laterally to unload medial compartment. Techniques: lateral closing wedge, medial opening wedge, dome osteotomy. Fixation: plates (TomoFix) or external fixators. Delays need for TKA in younger patients.
What is the primary indication for performing a high tibial osteotomy (HTO)?
Which technique is most commonly used in high tibial osteotomy?
What is the target mechanical axis correction point after high tibial osteotomy, as defined by Fujisawa?
What is a major contraindication for performing high tibial osteotomy?
What is the main goal of performing a high tibial osteotomy?
What is the recommended range of flexion for a patient to be considered a good candidate for high tibial osteotomy?
What type of fixation is commonly used in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy?
In high tibial osteotomy, what is the significance of the hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle?
What is the expected outcome of a well-performed high tibial osteotomy in younger patients?
Which of the following is NOT a selection criterion for high tibial osteotomy?
