title: High tibial osteotomy: fixation with cannulated screws.
abstract: There have been many modifications of the proximal tibial osteotomy since it was initially described by Jackson in 1958. The trend toward rigid internal fixation and early motion after osteotomy prompted the authors to develop a technique using cannulated screws for stabilization. This method is simple and quick, involves no soft-tissue dissection, and allows early postoperative motion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Hospital, Oakland, California.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Khalfayan
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Sharkey
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Alexander
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*