Procedures
- Video: Knee - Are You a Candidate for Total Knee Replacement?
- ACL Reconstruction
- Cartilage Repair
- High Tibial Osteotomy
- HYALGAN® Injection for Knee Pain (Fluoroscopic Guided)
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Loose Body Removal (Knee)
- Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic Technique)
- Microfracture Drilling Procedure for Isolated Chondral Defect
- Mini Incision Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement (using OXFORD® implant)
- Partial Meniscectomy
- Patellofemoral Replacement
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
- Revision Knee Surgery
- Stem Cell Therapy for Nonunion Fracture of the Tibia
- Total Knee Replacement
High Tibial Osteotomy
Overview
This procedure removes a wedge of bone from the tibia, straightening the leg and correcting the deformity known as bow-leggedness.
Tibia Exposed
The fibula may be temporarily moved aside to expose the side of the tibia.
Wedge of Bone Removed
A wedge of bone is removed from the tibia. A portion of the fibula also may be removed.
Plate Attached
A metal plate is attached to the bone above the open gap.
Gap Closed
The gap is then closed, straightening the tibia.
End of Procedure
A screw is inserted into the bottom portion of the metal plate to anchor the tibia, and the fibula is reattached. The metal plate will act as a bridge as the tibia heals.
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