S/P High Tibial Osteotomy

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.
Purchase 3 Phases

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
S/P High Tibial Osteotomy Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Crutch Walking
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Ankle Pumps
  • Quad Sets
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Clams
  • Prone Glute Max Knees Bent
  • Heel Slides
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Standing Hip Abduction
  • SP High Tibial Osteotomy
  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions

S/P High Tibial Osteotomy Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Stationary Bike
  • Single Leg Speed Skater
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Gait II

S/P High Tibial Osteotomy Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump