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High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO, Internal Fixation)
High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) may be considered when genu varum is mainly due to proximal tibial varus, accompanied by medial knee pain or unicompartmental osteoarthritis, and the joint surface is preserved. The decision is based on a comprehensive assessment of the location and angle of the deformity
24-72h
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Approx. $17,400
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- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO, Internal Fixation) is performed
Surgery is based on preoperative planning of mechanical axis and osteotomy amount. Opening wedge or closing wedge techniques can be selected, and locking plate internal fixation is commonly used. The procedure is usually performed under fluoroscopic guidance to complete the guidance, osteotomy, and angle correction. Bone grafting or replacement materials are placed to support the gap when necessary, and stabilized with plate screws. Postoperative focus is on monitoring pain, bleeding, and thrombosis risk, early initiation of joint movement and muscle strength training, and gradual weight-bearing according to assessment. The above is general health information and not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
What is High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO, Internal Fixation)?
Surgery is based on preoperative planning of mechanical axis and osteotomy amount. Opening wedge or closing wedge techniques can be selected, and locking plate internal fixation is commonly used. The procedure is usually performed under fluoroscopic guidance to complete the guidance, osteotomy, and angle correction. Bone grafting or replacement materials are placed to support the gap when necessary, and stabilized with plate screws. Postoperative focus is on monitoring pain, bleeding, and thrombosis risk, early initiation of joint movement and muscle strength training, and gradual weight-bearing according to assessment. The above is general health information and not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
How is High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO, Internal Fixation) performed?
Step 1
How High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO, Internal Fixation) is performed
Surgery is based on preoperative planning of mechanical axis and osteotomy amount. Opening wedge or closing wedge techniques can be selected, and locking plate internal fixation is commonly used. The procedure is usually performed under fluoroscopic guidance to complete the guidance, osteotomy, and angle correction. Bone grafting or replacement materials are placed to support the gap when necessary, and stabilized with plate screws. Postoperative focus is on monitoring pain, bleeding, and thrombosis risk, early initiation of joint movement and muscle strength training, and gradual weight-bearing according to assessment. The above is general health information and not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Including preoperative evaluation, hospitalization for surgery, and postoperative follow-up, the overall stay is usually recommended to be approximately 2–4 weeks, subject to individual schedule and hospital arrangements.
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