[Correction osteotomy of tibia for malalignment at the knee and the bone-suture (author's transl)]

Correction osteotomy of the tibia in genu valgum and varum is discussed on the basis of the literature and two cases. After considering critically the well-known techniques of fixation, the almost forgotten bone-suture with silk or Perlon is recalled which may replace osteosynthesis. The advantages of the plaster cast of the leg which permits much earlier weightbearing then osteosynthesis and adds to bony union are emphasized. The author warns against too early mobilization.