What Determines the Success of Closed-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: Severity of Malalignment, Obesity, Follow-up Period, or Age?

Abstract

Objectives: High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a well-established procedure for the treatment of medial knee osteoarthritis originating from malalignment of the lower extremity. The current study was designed to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of closed-wedge HTO for the treatment of medial knee osteoarthritis and to reveal factors affecting the outcome.