General Considerations - Osteoarthritis of the knee, or degenerative joint disease, is an arthritic condition in which the protective covering (articular cartilage) which lines the bones on the tibia, femur and/or patella has begun to erode and become soft and frayed. As the cartilage deteriorates, the bones begin to rub together causing pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to tolerate various activities.

Bow Leg Correction with Osteotomy Wedge Implantation for Malalignment - A "Wedge" is a resorbable implant that can be inserted in the upper tibia to correct malalignment of the knee (i.e. bow leg). This bow leg correction wedge is designed to hold the bones apart until healing can occur. The bow leg correction wedge is designed to replace the current procedure of surgical placement of metal plates and screws that are normally used to surgically treat this condition. The overall objective of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of this device. The study was conducted in ten consecutive patients who we have assessed for implant stability and bone healing by x-ray.

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Glucosamine Sulfate / Chondroitin Sulfate (Anti-Inflammatory) - These two compounds have gained widespread use for the treatment of arthritic conditions. Though initially skeptical of "homeopathic" natural remedies, our patients have swayed our thinking by reporting excellent symptomatic relief, comparable to any non-steroidal (NSAID) drug.