No difference in time-dependent improvement in functional outcome following closing wedge<i>versus</i>opening wedge high tibial osteotomy

Abstract

This prospective randomised study suggests that there are no differences in the time course of the clinical improvement between the closing and opening wedge techniques for HTO during the first two post-operative years. Patients can expect continued improvement in physical function for between six months and one year after HTO regardless of the technique used. Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint J</i> 2017;99-B:1157-66.