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All patients presented with chronic symptomatic PCL insufficiency in combination with a reduced PTS, reflected by an increased posterior proximal tibial angle (PPTA), and underwent AOW\u2010HTO for slope correction. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the validated Lysholm Knee Score and Tegner Activity Scale. Scores were recorded retrospectively for the patients' best pre\u2010injury condition, preoperatively at the time of greatest functional impairment and post\u2010operatively at final follow\u2010up. Radiographic evaluation included preoperative, intraoperative and post\u2010operative assessment of the PTS using standardized lateral knee radiographs. Subjective knee stability, patient satisfaction and functional outcomes at follow\u2010up were evaluated using a standardized questionnaire incorporating the Lysholm and Tegner scores.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Eleven patients (9 male, 2 female) were included. Mean follow\u2010up was 3.6\u2009\u00b1\u20091.7 years. The mean preoperative PPTA was 92.2\u2009\u00b1\u20097.6\u00b0 (87\u2013111\u00b0), which decreased to 83.0\u2009\u00b1\u20093.9\u00b0 (80\u201393\u00b0) post\u2010operatively, corresponding to a mean slope correction of 9.2\u00b0. AOW\u2010HTO resulted in significant improvements in patient\u2010reported functional outcomes compared with the preoperative condition. The mean Lysholm score improved from 59.0\u2009\u00b1\u20096.1 points (range, 34\u201395) preoperatively to 83.0\u2009\u00b1\u200918.0 points (range, 46\u2013100) at final follow\u2010up (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0002). Similarly, the mean Tegner activity score increased from 3.0\u2009\u00b1\u20091.8 (range, 0\u20137) to 5.3\u2009\u00b1\u20091.8 (range, 3\u20138) (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0004). However, post\u2010operative outcomes remained below the historical pre\u2010injury baseline values. At final follow\u2010up, eight patients reported satisfactory knee stability without episodes of giving way. No patient required secondary PCL reconstruction or additional posterolateral stabilization following osteotomy. Statistical significance was defined as\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.05.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>AOW\u2010HTO resulted in satisfactory subjective knee stability and significant functional improvement in selected patients with chronic PCL insufficiency. 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