osteotomy Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
osteotomy is the surgical re-allignment of bone by removing bone
2
Q
aim of treatment
A
offload the disease part of the join and shift load to undiseased part (i.e. from medial compartment of knee to lateral compartment)
3
Q
what can osteotomies be used for
A
early arthritis of the knee and the hip
