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Early Weight Bearing After Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy (OWHTO), Is it Worth?
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
The aim of our study is to evaluate the effect of early weight bearing after OWHTO on pain, function and return to normal lifestyle activity.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2024-03-08
Completion Date
2026-06-08
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Early weight bearing post operative
this group underwent High tibial osteotomy and started early partial weight bearing post-operative at week 2 using crutches and restricted 20 kg of load for 4 weeks. Quadriceps strengthening exercises, continues flexion and extension of the knee were added also to this protocol of post-operative rehabilitation.
Non weight bearing Post-operative
the group underwent High tibial osteotomy and started weight bearing post-operative at week 6. Quadriceps strengthening exercises, continues flexion and extension of the knee were added also to this protocol of post-operative rehabilitation.
Locations (1)
Assiut University
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt