Change in Posterior Tibial Slope After Open-Wedge and Closed-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: A Meta-analysis

Conclusion:
This meta-analysis confirmed that posterior tibial slope increased after open-wedge HTO and decreased after closed-wedge HTO when the results of a variety of measurement methods were pooled. The magnitude of change after open- and closed-wedge HTO was similar and small (approximately 2°), suggesting that both osteotomy techniques may have little effect on the biomechanics of the cruciate ligaments.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - October 30, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Nha, K.-W., Kim, H.-J., Ahn, H.-S., Lee, D.-H. Tags: Knee, general, Knee, osteotomy, Osteotomy Current Concepts Source Type: research