Knee Osteotomy Treatment in Turkey
About Knee Osteotomy
Key Highlights
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Preserves the patient's natural knee joint, avoiding or delaying total knee replacement.Effectively redistributes weight-bearing forces to healthier cartilage, relieving pain.Ideal for younger, active patients who wish to maintain a high level of physical activity.Can significantly improve knee alignment, stability, and overall function.Offers a long-term solution for unicompartmental osteoarthritis, with results lasting 10-15 years or more.
Who is this surgery for?
- Early to moderate osteoarthritis isolated to one side (compartment) of the knee, typically the medial (inner) side.
- Knee malalignment, such as bowleg (varus deformity) or knock-knee (valgus deformity).li>
- Younger, active patients (often under 60) with a desire to maintain an active lifestyle.
- Patients with pain that is not adequately controlled by conservative treatments like medication, injections, or physical therapy.
- Good range of motion in the knee and stable ligaments.
- Non-obese patients, as high body weight can increase the risk of complications and failure.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and imaging (X-rays, possibly MRI) to assess bone quality and deformity.
- Discuss all current medications with your surgeon; you may need to stop blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) several days before surgery.
- Quit smoking, as it significantly impairs bone healing and increases infection risk.
- Begin pre-operative physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the knee, especially the quadriceps.
- Arrange for post-operative assistance at home for tasks like cooking, cleaning, and transportation.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight) the night before the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or within the bone.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) or pulmonary embolism.
- Nerve or blood vessel damage near the surgical site.
- Failure of the bone to heal properly (non-union or delayed union).
- Over-correction or under-correction of the alignment.
- Persistent pain, stiffness, or loss of knee motion.
- Hardware irritation from the plates and screws used to secure the bone.
- Progression of arthritis, potentially requiring a knee replacement in the future.
- Anesthetic risks such as allergic reactions or breathing problems.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay of 1-3 days for pain management, initial physical therapy, and monitoring.
- You will use crutches and will not be allowed to put full weight on the operated leg for 6-8 weeks to protect the healing bone.
- A knee brace or immobilizer is typically worn for several weeks to provide stability.
- Physical therapy begins immediately after surgery and is crucial for regaining strength, motion, and function. It continues for several months.
- Pain and swelling are managed with medication, ice, and elevation.
- Regular follow-up X-rays are needed to monitor bone healing.
- Most patients can return to sedentary work within 4-6 weeks. Full recovery and return to sports or heavy labor may take 6 months to a year.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering knee osteotomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for knee osteotomy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform knee osteotomy. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for knee osteotomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Knee Osteotomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing knee osteotomy.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Sai Verma, a 42-year-old high school...
Sai Verma, a 42-year-old high school physical education teacher and former amateur cricketer, had always been active. Over the past five years, he developed a persistent, aching pain on the inner side of his right knee, which worsened with activity. Simple tasks like climbing stairs or walking the school corridors became difficult. An X-ray revealed early-stage osteoarthritis, but it was confined to only the inner (medial) compartment of his knee. His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sharma, explained that Sai was an ideal candidate for a High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO). The procedure would realign his leg, shifting weight off the damaged inner cartilage and onto the healthier outer side, preserving his own joint and delaying the need for a knee replacement for 10-15 years. Sai underwent the surgery, which involved a precise cut in his shin bone and insertion of a small plate. The initial recovery was challenging; he was on crutches for 8 weeks and committed to rigorous physical therapy to rebuild strength and range of motion. A year later, Sai has returned to light jogging and coaching cricket without the debilitating pain. Emotionally, he felt a deep fear of losing his active identity before surgery. Post-recovery, he is filled with gratitude and a sense of triumph, feeling he got a 'second chance' to stay mobile and continue the work he loves.
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