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However, managing the combination of varus alignment and the medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRT) remains controversial. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesise data from recent comparative studies and evaluate whether adding an MMPRT repair to an HTO enhances outcomes, particularly with respect to meniscal healing, cartilage preservation, and patient function.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science through April 2025 for studies comparing isolated HTO with HTO plus MMPRT repair. Outcomes included meniscal healing, cartilage status, and patient\u2010reported measures. 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Despite methodological heterogeneity, all studies had a moderate risk of bias.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While short\u2010term subjective outcomes were similar between isolated HTO and HTO plus MMPRT repair, objective measures, namely higher meniscal healing rates and more stable cartilage scores, consistently favoured the combined approach. In the younger population, even short\u2010term subjective outcomes showed significant improvements along with objective measures and return to sports. Long\u2010term clinical trials are required to determine if these biological advantages translate into a delay in the progression of knee osteoarthritis, particularly in younger, active patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Level III, systematic review.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/ksa.12796","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,18]],"date-time":"2025-07-18T13:13:53Z","timestamp":1752844433000},"page":"3361-3374","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":17,"title":["High tibial osteotomy and concurrent medial meniscus root repair provides improved objective outcomes compared to high tibial osteotomy alone for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic 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