How to Perform an Accurate and Safe Medial Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy; A Technical Note.
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) is increasingly recognized as the preferred treatment option for active patients with varus malalignment and medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. This procedure aims to delay the degenerative process while alleviating pain and dysfunction. In this technical note, we aim to describe the tips and tricks for performing a safe MOWHTO, drawing on recent literature.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Arash Sherafat Vaziri, Hossein Ahmadzadeh, Nima Hosseinzadeh
Institution: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4412363836