The Sentinel Wires Technique for Safe Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy.

ABSTRACT: Open wedge high tibial osteotomy is an effective surgical procedure for the treatment of medial compartment arthritis. Takeuchi described 3 types of lateral hinge fractures that may jeopardize the stability of the osteotomy with undesirable outcomes. In this Technical Note, 3 protective K-wires were implemented to improve lateral hinge resistance to failure.

SUBMITTER: Gawish HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12350230 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature