HTO (High Tibial Osteotomy)

Osteoarthritis knee in some case is due to deformity of lower limb. If legs are bent inside, it is called Bow-leg or varus deformity and if legs are bent outside, it is called Knock knee or valgus deformity. High tibial osteotomy is a surgery to correct these deformity in order to prevent or treat arthritis in relatively young patients.

High Tibial Osteotomy

Indications

  • Medial compartment OA with varus deformity in young and active patient
  • Good bone quality
  • Meniscus or ACL tear with varus deformity

Advantages

  • Corrects alignment
  • Preserves natural knee joint cartilage and ligaments
  • Good for young, active individual