Biomechanical evaluation of opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy with composite materials using finite-element analysis

Medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) has been used to treat osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee. However, this makes the proximal tibia a highly unstable structure and causes the plate to be a potential source of mechanical failure. Consequently, proper design and material use of the fixation device are essential in HTO, especially for overweight or full-weight-bearing patients.
Source: The Knee - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research