Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis

Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis Publisher

Ayati Firoozabadi M ; Rastegar M ; Tabatabaei Irani P ; Azimi R ; Akbarzadeh A ; Mortazavi S M J

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques Published:2026

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Proximal fibular osteotomy is a minimally invasive and cost-effective option for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. This refined technique, performed under spinal anesthesia using Henry's posterolateral approach, involves a small incision approximately 10 cm distal to the fibular head, careful dissection through the peroneus longus plane, and osteotomy with a narrow saw blade protected by a distal osteotome. These modifications minimize soft tissue trauma and safeguard adjacent neurovascular structures. Early outcomes show pain relief, functional improvement, and correction of femorotibial angle. Immediate mobilization and rapid discharge highlight the safety, reproducibility, and clinical value of this approach. © 2026 The Author(s). Arthroscopy Techniques published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

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MLA	Ayati Firoozabadi M, et al.. "Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis." Arthroscopy Techniques, vol. 15, no. 9, 2026, pp. -.
APA	Ayati Firoozabadi M, Rastegar M, Tabatabaei Irani P, Azimi R, Akbarzadeh A, Mortazavi S M J (2026). Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthroscopy Techniques, 15(9), -.
Chicago	Ayati Firoozabadi M, Rastegar M, Tabatabaei Irani P, Azimi R, Akbarzadeh A, Mortazavi S M J. "Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis." Arthroscopy Techniques 15, no. 9 (2026): -.
Harvard	Ayati Firoozabadi M et al. (2026) 'Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis', Arthroscopy Techniques, 15(9), pp. -.
Vancouver	Ayati Firoozabadi M, Rastegar M, Tabatabaei Irani P, Azimi R, Akbarzadeh A, Mortazavi S M J. Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2026;15(9):-.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Ayati Firoozabadi M and Rastegar M and Tabatabaei Irani P and Azimi R and Akbarzadeh A and Mortazavi S M J}, title = {Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis}, journal = {Arthroscopy Techniques}, volume = {15}, number = {9}, pages = {-}, year = {2026} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Ayati Firoozabadi M AU - Rastegar M AU - Tabatabaei Irani P AU - Azimi R AU - Akbarzadeh A AU - Mortazavi S M J TI - Proximal Fibular Osteotomy: A Refined Surgical Technique for Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis JO - Arthroscopy Techniques VL - 15 IS - 9 SP - EP - PY - 2026 ER -

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