An Osteotomy is an operation which changes the alignment of the leg. This can be done for several reasons, though the most common is take pressure of a damaged, or arthritic, part of the knee in order to relieve pain and restore function without resorting to a knee replacement.. It is commonly performed in young, active patients who are developing arthritis in a localised part of the knee and wish to remain active. It is used to relieve pain and to slow the progression of the arthritis, as well as allowing for the resumption of all activites without the restrictions imposed by a knee replacement. Occasionally an osteotomy is used to treat complex knee instability, and in association with cartilage repair or regeneration techniques. Osteotomy literally means to “cut bone”. After careful preoperative planning one of the bones near the knee (usually the tibia or leg bone, but occasionally the femur or thigh bone) is precisely cut using a small saw to create an incomplete fracture.
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