Tibial Osteotomy
The instrument supports the cut defined in the surgical plan. The assessment of deformity and the intended correction remain clinical responsibilities. Those decisions need to be clear before the corresponding guide is designed.
The planning discussion should explain the deformity being addressed and the objective of the operation. A three-dimensional reconstruction can help the team examine the bone shape relevant to the proposed cut.
Translating the planned cut into a guide
The cutting slot gives physical form to the planned osteotomy plane. Fixation features relate to the guide’s intended position on the bone. These elements need to be evaluated as a complete design rather than as separate features.
The published illustration also identifies a tibial plateau detection feature. The applicable product information should explain its role within the specific configuration. Illustrations are a reference for identification, rather than a substitute for training or instructions.
1. Osteotomy cut slot
2. Fixation holes with an oblique direction
3. Fixation holes in a parallel direction
4. Tibia plateau detection hole
SurgiNovi Custom-Made Patient-Specific Osteotomy Cutting Guide For Corrective Osteotomies
SurgiNovi SurgiOst PST is a cutting guide designed for corrective osteotomy procedures, specifically high tibial osteotomy. This innovative device utilises patient-specific data obtained from CT scans to accurately guide the surgeon in correcting valgus (knock-knee) and varus (bowleg) deformities.