Osteotomy works by re-aligning the leg and taking pressure off the painful part of the knee. This relieves pain and delays further progression of the arthritis and deformity.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is at the forefront of the resurgence in Osteotomy surgery in the UK. In this video, orthopaedic consultants Mike Risebury, Adrian Wilson and Nigel Rossiter explain the principles behind the procedure.