2023 Annual Meeting Knee Access Pass-Realignment Osteotomy: Decompress, Relieve and Offload

Realignment Osteotomy: Decompress, Relieve and Offload

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Dr. Seth Sherman discusses realignment osteotomy as a key solution for patients with symptomatic meniscus deficiency, emphasizing its role in optimizing joint alignment, especially for meniscus transplants. He highlights the importance of precise correction angles tailored to specific patient needs, differentiating between transplant patients and those with arthritis. Proper pre-surgical planning, patient selection, and mastery of surgical techniques are critical to minimize complications. Sherman stresses awareness of anatomical risks, cautious management of tibial slope, and complications like fractures or nerve damage. Overall, osteotomy is a complex but valuable joint preservation method requiring careful execution and patient education.

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Seth L. Sherman, M.D.

Keywords

realignment osteotomy

meniscus deficiency

joint alignment

meniscus transplant

surgical complications