Abstract
These days, strong internal fixation for high tibial osteotomy enables early bearing. Since March 2006, we have been using TomoFix Locking Plate PLT 3 Holes (one of the locking compression plate systems) as the fixing material for closed-wedged high tibial osteotomy. Patients are allowed to bear full weight in two days after the operation. Since March 2006, 25 patients have undergone high tibial osteotomy with TomoFix Locking Plate PLT 3 Holes. They consisted of seven men and 18 women with a mean age of 68 years (range: 48 to 79). All patients showed improved gait and better correction. These good results may be attributed to the shape and strength of this plate.
