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Can you tell me what a left knee arthroscopy tibial tubercle osteotomy consist of?

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Knee surgery: This is something ;you need to discuss with your surgeon. There are different approaches and indications for this type of surgery.

Answered 1/26/2014

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The tibia tubercle: Tibia tubercle surgery usually relates to either patellar (kneecap) instability that is severe or to underlying patella/trochlea articular cartilage disease. Sometimes it can be performed for both patellar instability and articular cartilage wear. When the tibial tubercle is osteotomized (sawed) and moved to the inner side and elevated it can ease the pressure on the patella and improve tracking.

Answered 4/5/2014

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