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Osteotomies Around the Knee

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Abstract

Osteotomies around the knee for mono-compartment arthritis are still controversial. Except for a few studies with selected patients the long-term results of osteotomies are worse compared with unicondylar joint replacements. In this review a new concept including better understanding of basic biomechanical principals, patient selection, proper planning, safe intra-operative technique and stable osteosynthesis with early functional rehabilitation will be presented. Using these new principles a significant improvement in the outcome of osteotomies can be shown in short- to mid-term follow-up studies. Following this new concept the osteotomies around the knee still remain the “gold standard” for active and middle-aged patients with mono-compartment arthritis of the knee.

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Hofmann, S., Lobenhoffer, P., Staubli, A., Van Heerwaarden, R. (2011). Osteotomies Around the Knee. In: Bentley, G. (eds) European Instructional Lectures. European Instructional Lectures, vol 11. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18321-8_14

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