High Tibial Osteotomy

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Osteotomy is the removal of an anatomically defective bone fragment and its reattachment in the desired position, that is, surgical transection of the bone. As the inner side of the knee joint is exposed to more pressure than the outer side of the joint, the inner side of the knee joint bends inward. With this wear, a deformity called “O leg” or “football player’s leg” occurs. High tibial osteotomy operation is performed to correct deformities in the knee joint and cartilage.

High tibial osteotomy surgery is performed under general or spinal (epidural) anesthesia and takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours.

High tibial osteotomy is considered suitable for surgery in individuals who have osteoarthritis in the inner part of the knee and who have deformities in their legs as the bones come closer to each other, individuals who have an anterior cruciate ligament tear or need anterior cruciate ligament treatment, individuals with congenital leg deformity, and individuals whose internal meniscus has been removed for different reasons. At the same time, high tibial osteotomy surgery is performed to postpone knee replacement surgery.

High tibial osteotomy surgery is a surgical procedure performed to correct discomfort and deformities caused by wear on the inside of the knee joint. This surgery, performed under general anesthesia or spinal (epidural) anesthesia, takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours.

After surgery, individuals stay in the hospital for 2 or 3 nights. Individuals start walking with the support of physical therapy nurse after the surgery, but it is important to use crutches or a walker during walking and throughout the recovery process. Individuals are advised to take home rest and exercises such as walking and in bed are given during the home rest. It is often recommended that individuals begin physical therapy to restore knee function and strengthen their knee muscles. Physical therapy positively affects the healing process. During the healing process, individuals should use knee braces and splints until the bones heal. Bone unions appear within 6 to 12 weeks.

The recovery period varies from individual to individual, but individuals can return to their normal lives after 2 months.

• Correct and proper use of prescribed medicines is highly important
• It is important to use knee braces or splints until bone boils appear
• During the recovery period, individuals should use a walker or crutches to avoid putting weight on their operated knee
• Recommended walking and in-bed exercises should be performed during home rest
• Starting physical therapy to regain knee functions and strengthen knee muscles positively affects the healing process
• Strenuous activities and work should be avoided for 6 to 9 months
• The wound area should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection and healthy wound healing

Cartilage damage and leg deformity resulting from inward pressure on the knee joint create symptoms that will affect the daily lives of individuals. These symptoms are pain caused by arthritis and walking problems caused by deformity. Individuals with untreated deformities may need a knee replacement in future. With high tibial osteotomy surgery, deformities, joint and cartilage damage in individuals are treated. With this surgery, the need for knee replacement can be eliminated completely or postponed for a long time. In this way, individuals can continue their lives in a healthy way.

The High Tibial Osteotomy cost varies depending on the healthcare provider, orthopedist’s experiences, surgery method, situations of disorder and location where treatment is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable High Tibial Osteotomy in Turkey. To learn more about the High Tibial Ostetomy, please contact us for a free quotation.