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An excellent alternative option to knee replacement. Instead of replacing the knee joint, High tibial osteotomy (HTO) involves repositioning/ Realignment of the weight bearing axis of the lower limb so as to distribute or transfer body weight from affected compartment of knee to unaffected compartment of the knee. relieve pressure on the damaged or affected part of the knee. The surgery involves incision near the knee, realignment of the (tibia) the leg bone, and securing it in its new position using specialized hardware like plates and screws. This correction helps reduce pain High Tibial Osteotomy An excellent alternative option to knee replacement. Instead of replacing the knee joint, High tibial osteotomy (HTO) involves repositioning/ Realignment of the weight bearing axis of the lower limb so as to distribute or transfer body weight from affected compartment of knee to unaffected compartment of the knee. relieve pressure on the damaged or affected part of the knee. The surgery involves incision near the knee, realignment of the (tibia) the leg bone, and securing it in its new position using specialized hardware like plates and screws. This correction helps reduce pain and improve joint function, delaying or potentially avoiding the need for a full knee replacement. While HTO can be an effective treatment for certain knee conditions, it's not suitable for everyone, and is beneficial only to a specific set of middle aged patients with moderate to severe osteoarthritis involving only a single compartment of knee with other areas relatively unaffected. This decision can be made after careful consideration with Dr Abhishek Jaroli, who will evaluate your specific case and discuss the potential benefits and risks.