Saving Your Natural Joint: How Meniscus Repair and HTO Work?

The meniscus is a C-shaped wedge of cartilage that sits between the thigh and shin bones, acting as the knee's natural shock absorber. It cushions impact, distributes load evenly across the joint, and stabilises the knee during rotation. When the meniscus tears, this balance is disrupted and the load concentrates on specific areas of cartilage, accelerating wear, degeneration, and the onset of arthritis.

Specialists at Ortho One repair and preserve the meniscus wherever possible instead of removing it. The torn edges can be stitched and stabilised through arthroscopic techniques so the tissue can heal and protect the joint. By saving the meniscus, the knee can maintain better stability and load distribution that is crucial for long-term joint health.

If you are worried your meniscus tear will force a lifetime of restrictions? Call us today to have your MRI reviewed.

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High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) for middle-aged patients with alignment issues

High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) is a knee preserving surgery that is done when knee pain is mainly due to misalignment. The leg gradually shifts into a bow-legged or varus position in middle-aged patients, which forces the body weight into the inner medial side of the knee.

What happens during a HTO procedure?

Step 1: The surgeon makes a controlled cut in the upper part of the shin bone (tibia) and gently opens it to change the angle of the leg.

Step 2: Thereafter the shin bone is fixed into a new position with a plate and screws.

Realigning this leg will move the weight from the damaged inner side to the healthier outer side of the knee.

When is a HTO procedure recommended?

HTO procedure is recommended for active, non-obese, middle-aged patients who have medial compartment arthritis with varus alignment.

Alignment is everything. By correcting the way your weight is distributed today, we can add decades of life to your natural knee joint.

Stop the wear before it's too late.