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Title:

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

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
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...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Biomaterials
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
29
Journal issue:
26
Pages contribution:
3497-502
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2008.05.027
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18555524
Print-ISSN:
0142-9612
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff)
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