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How to Perform an Accurate and Safe Medial Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy; a Technical Note Publisher



As Vaziri Arash SHERAFAT ; H Ahmadzadeh HOSSEIN ; N Hosseinzadeh NIMA
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Source: Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery Published:2025


Abstract

Medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) is increasingly recognized as the preferred treatment option for active patients with varus malalignment and medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. This procedure aims to delay the degenerative process while alleviating pain and dysfunction. In this technical note, we aim to describe the tips and tricks for performing a safe MOWHTO, drawing on recent literature. Level of evidence: V © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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