S/P High Tibial Osteotomy
$74.97
Definition:
Tibia is cut and then reshaped to relieve pressure on the knee joint. The goals of an osteotomy is to transfer weight from the arthritic part of the knee to a healthier area, to correct poor knee alignmentm, to prolong the life span of the knee joint.
Symptoms- Pain in the knee
- Stiffness in the knee
Causes- Osteoarthritis
Treatment- Period of immobilization in a locked extension knee brace
- Passive ROM, then progress to AROM
- Quadriceps activation exercises
- Knee stabilization exercises
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Gait program
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