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SMDs distribution of preoperative covariables and changes before and after PSM. SMD < 0.1 indicated adequate balance between groups. PSM, propensity score match; SMD, standardized mean difference
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We developed a novel guider-assisted osteotomy (GAO) procedure to improve the safety of open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) and aimed to compare its efficacy and complications with the conventional pendulum-saw osteotomy (PSO).
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This is a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing either GAO or PSO procedure in the OWHTO...
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