Image – Tibial Osteotomy

Controlling sheer stress and load is more complex in the patello femoral joint. The surgeon needs to specify the contact position of the articular cartilage so that exercises can be undertaken outside of this particular movement. The principle here is that when the area of repair is on the distal part of the patella or…

This operation is a correction to the alignment of the leg, e.g. for a bowed leg or knock kneed leg, by cutting through the bone (osteotomy), changing the shape and holding it with a plate and screws. Wear in the medial (inner) compartment of the knee is treated by an opening wedge osteotomy made in…

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…