Tibial osteotomy in a young, active patient.
High tibial osteotomies are valuable treatment options in the young, active patient with single-compartment arthritis who wishes to return to high load-bearing sports. Patients with limited areas of degenerative wear should be referred to an orthopedic surgeon.
PeaceHealth Medical Group, Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Chris
C
Webb
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*