Higher correction leads to more hinge fractures but does not affect short-term outcomes in medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy in medial compartment osteoarthritis
Abstract
Objectives: Medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOW-HTO) is a commonly used procedure for the correction of genu varum deformity in medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. In this study, we aim to evaluate whether larger correction angles in MOW-HTO increase the incidence of intraoperative lateral hinge fractures and to determine if these corrections or complications impact short-term functional outcomes. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 46 knees (37 patients) with isolated medial compartment osteoarthritis treated with MOW-HTO between 2020 and 2023. Patients were divided into two groups based on the required wedge opening: Group 1 (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine
- Publisher
- Scientific Scholar
- Volume
- 7
- Pages
- S103–S107
- Publication date
- 29 April 2026
- Language
- EN