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Tibial Osteotomies

Osteotomy may be appropriate if you are younger than 60 years, active, or overweight. There must also be uneven damage to the joint, correctable deformity, and no inflammation. The surgeon reshapes the shinbone (tibia) or thighbone (femur) to improve your knee's alignment. The healthy bone and cartilage is realigned to compensate for the damaged tissue. Knee osteotomy surgically repositions the joint, realigning the mechanical axis of the limb away from the diseased area. This lets your knee glide freely and carry weight evenly on a more normal compartment.

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