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Tibial osteotomy - series: Aftercare

Tibial osteotomy - series
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Normal anatomy

Indication

Procedure

Aftercare

Screws or staples are used to hold the bone in place. The result is a slightly "knock kneed" appearance which allows the healthier outer knee to bear most of the weight.

Update Date: 9/13/2006

Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team: Meredith Nienkamp, M.S.M.I., Dan Johnson, M.S.M.I., Lisa Higginbotham, M.S.M.I. Review also provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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