High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) — Indications & Techniques
Indications: medial compartment OA with varus deformity in young active patients. Goal: shift weight-bearing axis laterally to unload medial compartment. Techniques: lateral closing wedge, medial opening wedge, dome osteotomy. Fixation: plates (TomoFix) or external fixators. Delays need for TKA in younger patients.
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mcqWhat type of fixation is commonly used in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy?
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