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Total Knee Arthroplasty with the Least-constrained Implant Possible for Type II Valgus Knee > 20°: a 3-14 years' Follow-up

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Journal Arthroplasty
Publisher Biomed Central
Date 2022 Mar 3
PMID 35236440
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Abstract

Objective: To estimate the midterm outcome of primary total knee arthroplasty for severe valgus deformity using selective release of tight lateral structures and the least-constrained implant.

Methods: We performed total knee arthroplasty on 65 consecutive type II knees with valgus deformity> 20°. Surgery was done via a medial parapatellar approach. Conventional bone cutting was done with selective lateral soft tissue release, and the least-constrained total knee prosthesis possible was used. Posterior stabilized implants were employed in most knees, except for three knees that required the implantation of constrained condylar knee prostheses. The average duration of follow-up lasted for 10.5 years.

Results: Preoperatively, average valgus was 30.6°, and average range of motion was 43.7° (range, 0-80°). Postoperatively, average valgus was 7.3° and average range of motion was 110.6° (range, 80-130°). The lateral collateral ligament and iliotibial band were released in all knees, and release of the popliteus tendon was required in two knees. Stable flexion and extension gaps were achieved in most cases, except for two that had medial side instability. Follow-up showed that stability was maintained.

Conclusions: This surgical technique combined selective lateral soft tissue release with use of the least-constrained implant possible and was effective for severe valgus deformities of the knee, with good clinical results.

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