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Analysis of Outcome of Medial Opening Wedge High Tibia Osteotomy for Osteoarthritis of Knee

Lian Yong-yu

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The medial opening wedge high tibia osteotomy(HTO) is an effective treatment method in patients with osteoarthritis of knee and varus deformity.This study analyzed the relative factors that may influence the outcome of operation,such as age,weight,joint space narrowing and corrective angle,and then the handling strategies of all problems were presented simultaneously.

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Key concepts: High tibial osteotomy, Osteoarthritis, Varus deformity, Tibia, Medicine, Genu varum, Osteotomy, Wedge (geometry)