AANA19 Knee Access Pass-Proximal Tibia Osteotomy For Pain Associated With DID and Varus Deformity-Dr. Robert E. Hunter, M.D.

Proximal Tibia Osteotomy For Pain Associated With DID and Varus Deformity-Dr. Robert E. Hunter, M.D.

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses high proximal tibial osteotomy and its relevance in managing chondral and meniscal defects as well as arthritis. They highlight that knee pain, instability, and protection are the three indications for this surgery. The speaker emphasizes the importance of correcting alignment to prevent overloading of chondral or meniscal work. They also discuss the survivorship rates and outcomes of the surgery, as well as the placement of the plate and the use of grafting. The speaker concludes that high proximal tibial osteotomy is still relevant and should be part of practitioners' surgical options. No credits or source information is provided in the video.

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Concurrent Scientific Session I: Symposium - Knee Challenges 5.4.2019

Keywords

high proximal tibial osteotomy

chondral and meniscal defects

arthritis

knee pain

alignment correction