Abstract:

Purpose: High tibial osteotomy is a surgical method that is widely accepted and used in the treatment of arthritis of the knee, especially in young and active patients, which is seen in conjunction with the disorder of the lower limb. Although the surgical techniques used in high tibial osteotomy have changed over the years, the basic principles have always remained the same.  However, with the development of fixation tools, the earliest and more aggressive permission of the return to activity requires the updating of rehabilitation and exercise programs according to the patient's pathology, expectations and abilities. The purpose of this collection is to provide a general view of the high-tibial osteotomidecular physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices in accordance with the developing surgical methods. The current approach to rehabilitation practices applied before and after high tibial osteotomy is quite limited. The first goal after surgery is to optimal functional independence in daily life activities and improve the quality of life. The program of physiotherapy and rehabilitation applied to patients should be unique to each patient and the practice of exercise should be progressing step by step. It is also necessary that the patient be adequately informed and directed, especially in terms of weighting on the limb and time of return to physical activity.

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