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Review Question - QID 211623

High Tibial Osteotomy Complications Malunion or nonunion QID: 211623 (SBQ16SM.47)
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QID 211623 (Type "211623" in App Search)
Figure A is the AP radiograph of a 38-year-old male firefighter presenting with medial-sided knee pain. Past surgical history includes a subtotal medial meniscectomy 10 years ago. He has failed conservative management and the decision is made to proceed with a valgus-producing high tibial osteotomy. He is a pack-a-day smoker. He has a BMI of 30. On examination, he has knee range of motion from 10°-128° of flexion, and negative Lachman. Which of the following would favor the use of a lateral closing wedge valgus-producing high tibial osteotomy compared to a medial opening wedge valgus-producing high tibial osteotomy in this patient?
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