Osteotomy Surgery

A surgical procedure with which the bone is reshaped to allow for re-alignment is called an osteotomy. This procedure helps repair a damaged joint. It can also help shorten or lengthen a deformed bone that fails to align with the joint as it should. This procedure requires meticulous planning during the recovery period. The procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia. The purpose of osteotomy differs based on the location of the affected joint

Osteotomy can be done in both young individuals and older citizens. This procedure can help postpone a hip or knee surgery for many years. In addition, it helps relieve pain and restores the function of the affected joint.

Types

Osteotomy can fix problems in many different bones and joints. For instance:

Hip: During surgery, a doctor will reshape the hip socket to cover the hip joint's ball better

Knee: A kneecap that is not aligned well, causing pain and can worsen with arthritis. During a knee osteotomy, either the tibia (upper shinbone) or femur (lower thigh bone) is cut and reshaped. This lowers the pressure on the injured side of the knee joint

Spine: A wedge-shaped piece of bone taken from a section of the spine can be cut and removed to reduce a hunchback or correct a swayback

Jaw: When the bones of the face don't align with the bite of the teeth, osteotomy of the lower jaw (mandible) can help move the jaw to a new position and change a person's aesthetic appeal. It can also be done when placing dental implants in order to alter the bone surface to accommodate the implant

Big toe: A segment of the bone can be removed from the big toe to straighten it and prevent jamming into the other toes

Chin: Plastic surgeons sometimes use osteotomy to narrow a broad or square chin for a better esthetic look