High tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows articular cartilage damage in individuals with bowlegs and medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA) compared to nonsurgical management alone, according to a new ...

The menisci are semi-lunar wedge-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures which act as shock absorbers, spreading the load on the articular surfaces of the knee. The menisci can be damaged (often a tear) ...

LONDON, ON – A clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western University has found that a knee surgery called high tibial osteotomy (HTO) can slow the ...

In summary our analysis represents the best available evidence on TKA after prior osteotomy, which seems to suggest that osteotomy does not compromise subsequent TKA. However, the overall low quality ...

FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows progression of structural joint damage in knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published online ...

For members of a generation just awakening to the limits of their aging frames, there are a few bright pieces of news: 21st century medicine offers an array of ways to repair and restore injured knee ...