Tibia is cut and then reshaped to relieve pressure on the knee joint. The goals of an osteotomy is to transfer weight from the arthritic part of the knee to a healthier area, to correct poor knee alignmentm, to prolong the life span of the knee joint.
Symptoms:
Pain in the knee
Stiffness in the knee
Causes:
Osteoarthritis
Treatment:
Period of immobilization in a locked extension knee brace
