Alignment Correction
Faulty knee alignment (bow-leg or knock-knee) overloads one compartment, resulting in cartilage injury, meniscus tears and joint space narrowing. Correction of the alignment at an early stage can restore knee function and postpone joint replacement.
Treatment & Care Details
The Knee Joint
Treatment DetailsThe knee joint is formed by Femur (thigh bone), tibia (leg bone) and patella. Damage to the joint is called arthritis and is caused by Obesity, Meniscus tears, Malalignment ('bow-leg') deformity overloading one compartment, instability (ligament tears) and rheumatological disorders.
Malalignment Problem
Treatment DetailsFaulty knee alignment (bow-leg or knock-knee) overloads one compartment, resulting in cartilage injury, meniscus tears and joint space narrowing. As the joint space reduces, the alignment also worsens leading to a vicious cycle of joint destruction and deformity. Fortunately correction of the alignment at an early stage can restore knee function and postpone joint replacement.
HTO – High Tibial Osteotomy
Treatment DetailsHTO is a procedure to correct the alignment and to distribute the load to the non-involved compartment. Arthroscopy is done to assess the status of the joint and to treat meniscal tears, loose bodies & cartilage tears. Based on preoperative planning and using precision instrumentation, a partial bone cut (osteotomy) is made in the upper tibia and is slowly opened to the desired level to shift the load to the normal compartment.
Preserving the Knee
Treatment DetailsIn a lifetime, we walk a distance that equals circling the earth 4 to 5 times. A healthy knee is important for human mobility. Joint Preservation is the non-surgical/surgical means of preserving joint function by correcting the risk factors like alignment, meniscus tears and cartilage injury. Importance is also given to changes in lifestyle, nutrition, weight loss and exercises.
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