The Journal of arthroplasty
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The objective of this study is to assess preoperative patient expectations of medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) and related postoperative fulfillment, to increase understanding of associated factors of postoperative satisfaction. ⋯ The small discrepancy between preoperative expectations and postoperative fulfillment of expectations was a major contributor to patients' satisfaction following MOWHTO.