What is Osteotomy?

Osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting bone and sometimes adding bone tissue) to reshape or realign the bones.

Surgeon; He can perform osteotomy on bones all over the body, especially the jaw, elbow, spine, shoulder, hip, knee, leg, toes and feet. This is a treatment for problems in the joints (the area where two bones meet.

There are many osteotomy methods and types of these methods. They are often named after the surgeon who performed the procedure or how the bone is cut and reshaped or adjusted.

 

Why is osteotomy performed?

Your surgeon performs an osteotomy for the following purposes:

  • Correcting the angle, tilt or rotation of bones.
  • To correct the alignment of a deformed or non-united joint.
  • To shorten or lengthen bones.
  • Repairing a damaged joint.
  • Shifting weight from a damaged area of a joint to an area with more normal or healthy cartilage.
  • Relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis (especially in the knee and hip).
  • Delaying the need for joint replacement surgery in young and active people.
  • Repairing other specific bone problems.

 

 

Last Update: 29.03.2024