A method for performing an open wedge osteotomy, the method comprising:forming a cut in a bonemanipulating the portions of the bone adjacent to the cut so as to open the cut into a wedge-like openingproviding an osteotomy implant, wherein the osteotomy implant comprises: an elongated body characterized by a distal end and proximal end, the elongated body having a screw thread thereonpositioning at least the distal end of the elongated body into the wedge-like opening so that the screw thread engages the surrounding bone andthreadingly advancing the elongated body into the wedge-like opening until the portions of the bone assume the desired positioning, with the elongated body stabilizing the bone portions in this position.
