The Past, Present, and Future of Knee Osteotomies

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of knee osteotomies with esteemed orthopedic surgeons Dr. Matthieu Ollivier and Dr. Kristian Kley.Key themes:Historical significance of knee osteotomiesMisconceptions surrounding themTechnical aspects of performing osteotomies (e.g. 3D planning software and patient-specific instrumentation)Importance of preserving this techniquePapers, books and resources discussed:"Femoral and Tibial Bony Risk Factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Are Present in More Than 50% of Healthy Individuals." Micicoi G, Jacquet C, Khakha R, LiArno S, Faizan A, Seil R, Kocaoglu B, Cerciello S, Martz P, Ollivier M.Am J Sports Med. 2021 Dec;49(14):3816-3824. doi: 10.1177/03635465211050421. Epub 2021 Oct 28. PMID: 34710345 Free article. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34710345/"The Effect of Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Forces and Knee Stability Compared With Slope Reduction Osteotomy in the Setting of Increased Posterior Tibial Slope." Lemme NJ, Badida R, Molino J, Quinn M, Hague M, Fleming BC, Owens BD. Am J Sports Med. 2025 Jul;53(8):1912-1920. doi: 10.1177/03635465251338236. Epub 2025 May 21. PMID: 40396207  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40396207/"Posterior tibial slope and further anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the anterior cruciate ligament–reconstructed patient." Webb JM, Salmon LJ, Leclerc E, Pinczewski LA, Roe JP. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2013;41(12):2800–2804. doi:10.1177/0363546513503288 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24036571/“Considerations of the Posterior Tibial Slope in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction” Nazzal EM, Musahl V, Getgood A, et al. Journal of ISAKOS, 2022 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35653051/ESSKA European Certification Programme (with Osteotomies Around the Knee Module): https://esskaeducation.org/european-certification?utm_source=esska_educ_certif"Principles of Deformity Correction" by Dror Paley: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-642-59373-4"Osteotomy : with an inquiry into the ætiology and pathology of knock-knee, bow-leg, and other osseus deformities of the lower limbs" by William MacEwen: https://wellcomecollection.org/works/dtmhbeusjingle track (baby jean) provided by mobygratis.Subscribe to Frontiers in Orthopedic Surgery to stay at the cutting edge of research, innovation, and clinical practice in orthopedics.