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♦ Osteotomy about the knee can correct deformity and alter the alignment of the knee in different planes.♦ Osteotomy of the knee is indicated for correction of alignment and offloading of affected compartment in osteoarthritis, instability, post cartilage repair and meniscectomy.♦ Pre-operative planning for osteotomy of the knee involves patient selection, clinical and radiological assessment to achieve the desired knee alignment.♦ Depending of the type of knee deformity, distal femoral or proximal osteotomy is indicated of the correction of the deformity.♦ Osteotomy of the knee has been shown to provide pain relief and improve function in majority of patient. |
