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Titel:

Do we need synthetic osteotomy augmentation materials for opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy.

Dokumenttyp:
Journal Article
Autor(en):
Aryee, S; Imhoff, AB; Rose, T; Tischer, T
Abstract:
High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is an increasing popular method to treat unicompartimental osteoarthritis of the knee in younger, active patients. In so doing one tries to delay the need for total or unicompartimental joint replacement. The augmentation of HTO opening gaps with supporting material is discussed controversially, especially after the introduction of locking plates, which contribute to the decline of the non-union rate. Currently, we do not recommend synthetic augmentation, when using l...     »
Zeitschriftentitel:
Biomaterials
Jahr:
2008
Band / Volume:
29
Heft / Issue:
26
Seitenangaben Beitrag:
3497-502
Sprache:
eng
Volltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2008.05.027
PubMed:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18555524
Print-ISSN:
0142-9612
TUM Einrichtung:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff)
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