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The Role of High Tibial Osteotomy in the ACL-Deficient Knee

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High tibial osteotomy for correction of varus overload or malalignment should be considered in ACL deficiency, particularly when associated with medial compartment degeneration. This procedure, either in isolation or in concert with ACL reconstruction, can provide the patient with stability and improved joint mechanics, which can ameliorate the symptoms of unicompartmental gonarthrosis. This chapter discusses the role of high tibial osteotomy in the surgical management of ACL deficiency, and provides evidence-based support for its role in the management of these complex patients. The surgical technique, with pearls and pitfalls, is also described.

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    Christian L. Sybrowsky M.D. & Annunziato Amendola M.D.

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Sybrowsky, C.L., Amendola, A. (2013). The Role of High Tibial Osteotomy in the ACL-Deficient Knee. In: Sanchis-Alfonso, V., Monllau, J. (eds) The ACL-Deficient Knee. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4270-6_24

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