High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a surgical procedure where the top of the shin bone (tibia) is cut and realigned to reduce pressure on a damaged knee joint caused by arthritis or abnormalities. By changing the angle of the bone, weight is redistributed and pain alleviated.
High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a surgical procedure where the top of the shin bone (tibia) is cut and realigned to reduce pressure on a damaged knee joint caused by arthritis or abnormalities. By changing the angle of the bone, weight is redistributed and pain alleviated.