The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association  2018;53(4):283-292

doi:10.4055/jkoa.2018.53.4.283

Osteotomy around the Knee: Indication and Preoperative Planning.

Seung Wan LIM 1 ; Seung Min RYU ; Oog Jin SHON

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Keywords

knee joint; osteoarthritis; osteotomy

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Osteotomy around the knee is a widely considered surgical procedure for osteoarthritis with lower extremity malalignment. High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is performed for varus deformity, while distal femur osteotomy (DFO) is performed for valgus deformity. However, if the correction is insufficient, double osteotomy can also be considered. This report included the basic principles and current concepts of patient selection and preoperative planning in osteotomy around the knee.