Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4093925 | Seminars in Arthroplasty | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Treating complex arthritic knee deformities with hinged total knee arthroplasty may be technically simpler but involves issues of higher cost, uncertain long-term implant survival, particularly in younger and active patients. Using a graduated, step-wise intra-articular correction technique with or without an osteotomy performed concomitantly during total knee arthroplasty allows the surgeon to achieve a well-balanced and well-aligned knee. Full correction of knee deformity and optimum soft-tissue balance can be achieved in the vast majority of arthritic knees with complex deformities using the patient's own soft-tissue envelope and without resorting to use of hinged implants.
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Authors
Arun Mullaji, Gautam M. Shetty,