A high tibial osteotomy distributes the stress of weight bearing across the knee more evenly. It relieves excessive pressure on the diseased (or arthritic) side of the knee joint.

Six weeks of no weight bearing, followed by six weeks of minimal weight bearing with crutches and 12 weeks of rehabilitation with physical therapy. Most patients are able to fully recover to full activity by six months.

You will need full length X-rays and a physical examination.