Knee Osteotomies

Acute Distractional Upper Tibial Osteotomy,
Interposition Bone Graft and Plating.

Medial compartment osteoarthritis has resulted with restriction of activities and significant pain on the inside of the knee.

The illustration shows the creation of an opening wedge in the upper tibia with the drawing on the right showing placement of the bone graft in the wedge and a plate to secure the osteotomy while it heals.

Knee Osteotomies Index