Comparison of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Versus High Tibial Osteotomy for Medial Knee Osteoarthritis: An Updated Meta-Analysis of 56,000 Patients.

ABSTRACT: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease primarily affecting hip and knee joints, with an estimated 300 million cases globally. This study is crucial as it provides an updated, comprehensive comparison of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for treating medial knee osteoarthritis, offering valuable insights into their relative effectiveness. The findings aim to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes by identifying the superior treatment option. A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar until August 1, 2024. Statistical analysis used Review Manager 5.4 with a random-effects model, risk ratio (RR), and mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the

SUBMITTER: Waseem MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404872 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature