Table 1.

Indications and Contraindications

Indications • Moderate corrections up to 10 degrees for opening wedge • Larger corrections from 12 to 27 degrees for closing wedge • Lateral compartment mild to moderate osteoarthritis • Lateral condyle cartilage lesions (with or without cartilage restoration) • Lateral meniscal transplants

Absolute contraindications • Severe medial or tricompartmental osteoarthritis • Symptomatic medial compartment disease • Inflammatory arthritis • Severe osteoporosis

Relative contraindications • Severe patellofemoral osteoarthritis • Nicotine use • High body mass index • Individuals older than 55 years