Tibial and Femoral Osteotomy

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After a meniscus tear there are 5 options:• Leave alone and allow symptoms to settle reducing activity levels – safe if this results in no pain and no swelling in the knee• Arthroscopic surgery to remove the torn fragment – a very common and successful procedure• Arthroscopic surgery to repair the torn fragment – performed…

Orthopaedic Consultant, UHCW NHS Trust since 2000 Trauma and Elective practise in group of 23 surgeons. Sub-specialist interest in Knee surgery including Cartilage repair, Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Meniscal Surgery, Primary Arthroplasty and Osteotomies about the knee Senior Knee surgeon for trauma and elective knee surgery Chairman UK Meniscal Study group, sub section of BASK Specialist…

First Phase (up to 6 weeks)This is directed at regaining range of movement and reducing the swelling combined with patella femoral mobilisation to reduce scar tissue. Knee Brace: The knee brace should be used at all times when moving around for the first 6 weeks to protect the osteotomy site. For the first 3 weeks…