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Review Question - QID 8650

High Tibial Osteotomy QID: 8650 (SAE13SM.88)
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QID 8650 (Type "8650" in App Search)
A 45-year-old postmenopausal smoker with a body mass index (BMI) of 22 has had severe knee pain for the past year. The pain has been progressing and the patient is now only able to perform activities of daily living. Knee radiographs reveal medial compartment osteoarthritis without any involvement of the patellofemoral joint or the lateral compartment. What is the contraindication for a high tibial osteotomy (HTO) in this patient?
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