Will I need further surgery after my osteotomy?
Will I need further surgery after my osteotomy?
Most people who have an osteotomy require removal of the plates, commonly between one and two years after their operation. This is performed as a day operation and the recovery time is minimal. It is safest to have the plates removed at this time, so that when surgery is performed in the future, there are no plates that could interfere with further treatment.