Festooned dome-shaped high tibial osteotomy for treatment of varus knee

ABSTRACT

Eighteen patients with medial compartmental osteoarthritis and varus knees were treated by a festooned dome-shaped high tibial osteotomy. The average age at presentation was 48 years, the average period for union was 3 months [range 2 - 5 months] with excellent functional outcome in most patients. The dome-shaped osteotomy allows for a wide range of correction both during and after surgery. The festooned edge of the osteotomy gives good stability without interfering with further correction