An Alternative Tibial Osteotomy Technique

INTRODUCTION: The anterior approach to a tibial osteotomy commonly employs a small incision and multiple drill holes followed by completion with an osteotome. Potential complications are damage to the anterior tibial periosteum and posterior neurovascular structures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We describe an alternative method using two small incisions, which avoids elevation of the anterior tibial periosteum and directs the osteotome away from posterior neurovascular structures. RESULTS: This technique has been successfully performed on 15 consecutive tibias, with no neurovascular complications or skin healing issues. CONCLUSION: This tibial osteotomy technique can be performed quickly and safely using a minimally invasive approach as an alternative to the traditional anterior approach. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Iobst C. An Alternative Tibial Osteotomy Technique. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2020;15(1):47–49.