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Closed-wedge osteotomy may be more efficacious compared to open-wedge at mid-term
June 2016
Closed-wedge osteotomy may be more efficacious compared to open-wedge at mid-term
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Better clinical results after closed- compared to open-wedge high tibial osteotomy in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis and varus leg alignment
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2016 Jan;24(1):34-41Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients with medial knee osteoarthritis and varus leg alignment were randomized to either closed-wedge or open-wedge high tibial osteotomy. The purpose of this prospective follow-up study was to compare the mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes of the two techniques. Findings indicated that patients undergoing a closed-wedge high tibial osteotomy reported more favourable clinical outcome...
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