Tibial and femoral osteotomies in osteoarthritis of the knee.

The role of Steinmann pins and external fixation in osteotomy correcting for varus or valgus deformity of the knee is described. Results in 230 knees followup: one to 14 years) indicate the predominant complication to be an anterior compartment syndrome, which can be avoided by the use of special instruments and suction drainage.