Background: Previous osteotomy may compromise subsequent knee replacement, but no guidelines considering knee arthroplasty after prior osteotomy have been developed. We describe a systematic review of ...

An osteotomy is a surgery that cuts bone to restore more normal alignment. In the hips and knees, this can realign the leg and improve gait and as well as reduce pain. Also, when knee or hip ...

Recurrent patellar instability continues to be a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Although first-time dislocations are often successfully treated with nonoperative management, surgical intervention ...

FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows progression of structural joint damage in knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published online ...

For many people with arthritic knees, a surgical procedure known as a high-tibial osteotomy (HTO) often brings relief. Thanks to 3D printing technology, however, it could soon be even more effective – ...

Patients who require TKA for a failed HTO comprises a significant portion of those patients undergoing TKA. [22] Previous surgery may influence subsequent knee replacement, but so far, no guidelines ...