Patient Position and General Setting in Osteotomy Around the Knee

Knee osteotomies are surgical procedures aimed at correcting varus or valgus deformities. Key points during patient’s surgical preparation include the use of spinal or general anesthesia, and the application of a tourniquet to minimize bleeding. The patient is positioned supine on the operating table. Intraoperative fluoroscopy is crucial, requiring a radiology technician’s presence. Proper positioning aids in accurate imaging, with the nonoperative leg lowered and the operative leg potentially raised on a foam bump. Preoperative planning is crucial and the availability of specific surgical instruments is mandatory.