The Hip and Knee Journal
Vol 2, No 2 (2021): August

Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Distal Femoral Malunion: A Case Report

Paulus Ronald Hibono (Airlangga University)
Andito Wibisono (Traumatology Department, Premier Bintaro Hospital, Jl. Moh. Husni Thamrin, Tangerang, Indonesia.)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Aug 2021

Abstract

Background: Post-traumatic arthrosis can occur subsequent to fracture of the distal femur related to residual malalignment or direct intraarticular injury. The presence of extra articular deformities either in the femur or the tibia with arthritis of the knee makes total knee arthroplasty (TKA) technically demanding. We report our initial experience on such complex knee arthroplastyCase Presentation: A 69-year-old female complained of progressive right knee pain, limited range of motion and obvious varus deformity of the right knee. She had a trauma history 13 years ago on femur side, operated and subsequent removal of implant 2 years after. Preoperative radiographs showed severe osteoarthritis on medial side and patellofemoral joint and malunion supracondylar and varus deformity. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was done using standard jig and equipmentConclusion: Correction could be possible to perform in majority of TKA for extraarticular deformities with good preoperative planning and templating, intraarticular bone resection and good soft tissue balancing both in flexion and extension.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

hipknee

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Health Professions Neuroscience

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The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and short communications. In addition, the regular content includes letters to the Editor and conference proceedings. Submitted papers must be written in English for an initial review stage by editors and further review ...