Diagnostic study, Level II.

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The described treatment regimen gives reliable results for this complication. There were no recurrences of septic arthritis or bone infection. Early infection can be managed arthroscopically with satisfactory results regarding the treatment of infection. In advanced or chronic infection, a more radical approach seems favorable. Results in these cases are overall only fair compared with patients with an uncomplicated anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

In total, 92.3 % returned to pre-operative sports activities after surgery. A shift away from high impact activities to lower impact activities, a significant decrease of the duration of sports activities and number of sports disciplines was detected. In summary, HTO allows the young, active patient with medial osteoarthritis of the knee to return to work with the same work intensity and to return to sports.

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