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    What is Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy?

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  • A/Prof Mike Reid

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Michael studied Medicine at the University of Aberdeen and graduated as a doctor in 1999 with Thomas Lauder Carr Prize in Orthopaedics. Michael’s early medical … View Profile

    Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO) is a surgery to improve patella alignment by adjusting the patellar tendon’s insertion on the tibia. It treats patellofemoral instability and maltracking, reducing instability and arthritis symptoms. TTO is effective for patients without bone-on-bone osteoarthritis and can be combined with ligament reconstruction or cartilage repair. Although it doesn't cure arthritis, it significantly reduces knee pain by alleviating pressure on the patella.

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