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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 2/2010

01-02-2010 | Original Paper

Complications of closing wedge high tibial osteotomy

Authors: James A. W. Tunggal, Gordon A. Higgins, James P. Waddell

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 2/2010

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Abstract

Closing wedge high tibial osteotomy is a common, effective and well-established procedure to treat unicompartment osteoarthrosis of the knee. It is, however, not without its complications. This article will discuss some of these complications and present an overview of the current literature. It will examine current thoughts on aetiology, techniques to try to avoid, and methods of treatment of these complications.
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Metadata
Title
Complications of closing wedge high tibial osteotomy
Authors
James A. W. Tunggal
Gordon A. Higgins
James P. Waddell
Publication date
01-02-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-009-0819-9

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