Abstract
Objective The present paper evaluates the resuming of physical activities by young, active
patients who practiced some sport modality and underwent a high tibial osteotomy (HTO)
using the opening wedge technique.
Methods A total of 12 patients submitted to HTO using the opening wedge technique were prospectively
analyzed. All patients were not playing sports at that time. Pre- and postoperative
Lysholm and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) scores, visual analog
scale for pain and performance level were compared. The average follow-up time was
of 12 months.
Results One patient resumed sporting activities at a performance level significantly lower
compared to the preoperative level, while eight patients returned at a slightly below
level, two returned at the same level and one patient returned at a higher level in
comparison with the preoperative period.
Conclusion For isolated medial osteoarthrosis treatment, HTO using the opening wedge technique
has favorable clinical and functional results, allowing patients to resume their sporting
activities.
Keywords
osteoarthrosis - osteotomy - sports - tibia
