Benefits of opposite screw insertion technique in medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy: A virtual biomechanical study

ConclusionThe present study revealed that pretensioned opposite lag screw insertion is a simple and effective technique to improve the structural stability in medial open-wedge HTO. Further biomechanical and clinical verification will be required to enhance user confidence in this technique.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Translation - August 7, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research