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. 2022 Sep 21;11(9):e1605–e1612. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.05.006

Table 3.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Present Technique

Advantages Disadvantages
  • Easier learning curve

  • Increased accuracy and reproducibility

  • Easier planning of biplanar HTO

  • Reduced risk of ACL tunnel convergence

  • Reduced risk of TT fracture

  • Reduced risk of posterior hinge fracture

  • Risk of injury to the popliteal artery

  • Risk of injury to the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve

  • Risk of injury to the common fibular nerve

  • Hardware-related pain

  • Preoperative CT scan irradiation

ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; CT, computed tomography; HTO, high tibial osteotomy; TT, tibial tubercle.