osteotie
An osteotie, also known as an osteotomy, is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and realigning bone to correct deformities, restore proper alignment, or adjust limb length. The bone is cut along planned planes, and the segment is repositioned to achieve a desired angular correction, then fixed with implants or external devices while the bone heals.
Common types include closing-wedge and opening-wedge osteotomies, which remove or add bone to achieve angular correction,
Indications include angular deformities around the knee (genu varum or genu valgum), tibial or femoral deformities
Procedure and fixation: planning with radiographs or CT, sometimes computer-assisted planning; the bone is cut and
Outcomes and risks: many patients achieve improved alignment, function, and pain relief; success depends on precise
Terminology: the term osteotie is used in several languages for this procedure; the English term is osteotomy.