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Knee Osteotomy

Knee Osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed in the cases of arthritis which has caused damage to just one area of the knee.

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The symptoms observed that indicate the requirement of a Knee Osteotomy are:

  • Arthritis
  • Knee pain

The diagnostic methods that need to be carried out before a Knee Osteotomy are:

  • Physical examination
  • Medical history
  • CT Scan
  • MRI

In a Knee Osteotomy, 4-5 inch incision is made. A wedge of bone is removed from the healthy side of the knee & is called “Closing wedge osteotomy”. A wedge of bone may also be removed from the damaged side of the knee & is called “Opening wedge osteotomy”. Now by using bone screws or plates the wedge is secured. A bone graft may be needed to fill the wedge.

It involves two types of surgery:

  • Femoral osteotomy: Surgery performed on the femur above the knee cap.
  • Tibial osteotomy: Surgery performed on tibia below the knee cap.

The risks involved in a Knee Osteotomy are:

  • Infections
  • Blood vessel injury
  • Nerve injury

Total recovery may take upto 6 months accompanied by exercises to strengthen the muscles, improve balance & range of motion of the knee.

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Knee Osteotomy

Knee Osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed in the cases of arthritis which has caused damage to just one area of the knee.

Symptoms

The symptoms observed that indicate the requirement of a Knee Osteotomy are:

  • Arthritis
  • Knee pain

Diagnosis

The diagnostic methods that need to be carried out before a Knee Osteotomy are:

  • Physical examination
  • Medical history
  • CT Scan
  • MRI

Treatment

In a Knee Osteotomy, 4-5 inch incision is made. A wedge of bone is removed from the healthy side of the knee & is called “Closing wedge osteotomy”. A wedge of bone may also be removed from the damaged side of the knee & is called “Opening wedge osteotomy”. Now by using bone screws or plates the wedge is secured. A bone graft may be needed to fill the wedge.

It involves two types of surgery:

  • Femoral osteotomy: Surgery performed on the femur above the knee cap.
  • Tibial osteotomy: Surgery performed on tibia below the knee cap.

Risks

The risks involved in a Knee Osteotomy are:

  • Infections
  • Blood vessel injury
  • Nerve injury

After Procedure

Total recovery may take upto 6 months accompanied by exercises to strengthen the muscles, improve balance & range of motion of the knee.