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Tibial osteotomy - series: Procedure

Tibial osteotomy - series
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Normal anatomy

Indication

Procedure

Aftercare

A wedge is removed from the tibia allowing the leg to be shifted slightly, which takes weight off the inside of the knee.

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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