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Bae K, Lee BS, Kim JM, Bin SI, Lee J, Kim D, Jeon T. Effect of joint-line obliquity on long-term survivorship of total knee arthroplasty: A postoperative phenotype analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 38895851 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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PURPOSE Whether the longevity of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) differs between postoperative phenotypes has not been investigated. This study aims to examine which phenotype has a worse long-term survival rate than the reference phenotype (neutral alignment-parallel joint line), and whether joint-line obliquity (JLO) affects the survivorship of TKA. METHODS A total of 945 knees that underwent primary TKAs for primary osteoarthritis from January 2000 to January 2009 were included. These were classified into nine postoperative phenotypes based on the combined assessment of the hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle and JLO, measured on standing radiographs. The 5-, 10- and 15-year survival rates were analysed using Kaplan-Meier methods and log-rank tests. The long-term survival rates of each phenotype were compared with the reference phenotype. RESULTS There were 55 aseptic mechanical failures within a period of 10.4 ± 5.0 years. The most frequently observed phenotypes were the reference phenotype (n = 527), neutral alignment-lateral joint-line inclination (n = 162), varus alignment-lateral joint-line inclination (n = 104) and varus alignment-parallel joint line (n = 101). The overall failure rate for each phenotype was 3.6%, 3.7%, 18.3% and 7.9%, respectively. Only the 10- and 15-year survival rates of the varus alignment-lateral joint-line inclination phenotype were significantly different from those of the reference phenotype (97%-93% vs. 90%-69%; p = 0.017, <0.001). CONCLUSION The lateral joint-line inclination phenotype had an inferior long-term survival rate after varus-aligned TKA. This suggested that alignment and JLO affected the long-term survival rate of patients who underwent TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Retrospective cohort study.
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- Kinam Bae
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Loddo G, An JS, Claes S, Jacquet C, Kley K, Argenson JN, Sharma A, Ollivier M. CPAK classification cannot be used to determine segmental coronal extra-articular knee deformity. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:1557-1570. [PMID: 38643399 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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PURPOSE While the coronal plane alignment of the knee (CPAK) classification serves as a useful guide in personalising total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the extent of its correlation with segmental coronal extra-articular knee deformities remains uncertain. This study aims to investigate the potential correlation between CPAK matrix groups and segmental coronal extra-articular deformities in prearthritic knees, shedding light on the relationship between these two factors that seems to be both essential to perform personalised TKA. MATERIALS AND METHODS A radiological assessment of 1240 nonarthritic knees was performed by evaluating lower limb measurements following the protocol established by Paley et al. Subsequently, all knees were classified into their respective CPAK matrix groups. In our quest to discern any correlation between the CPAK matrix groups and the presence of segmental coronal extra-articular knee deformities, nine potential coronal extra-articular deformity phenotype (CEDP) groupswere identified based on medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) and mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA). Neutral values for MPTA and mLDFA were set at 90.0° ± 3.0° and then at 87.0° ± 2.0°. Each CPAK matrix group underwent detailed coronal morphology analysis and then, segmental coronal extra-articular deformities were assessed by comparing them with the CEDP groups. RESULTS The study revealed a mean hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA) of 178.6° ± 4.4°, mLDFA of 86.9° ± 2.5°, MPTA of 85.4° ± 2.4°, arithmetic HKA of -1.4° ± 3.2° and joint line obliquity of 172.5° ± 3.7°. The varus CPAK groups (I/IV/VII) included 435 patients, the neutral groups (II/V/VIII) comprised 630 patients and the valgus groups (III/VI/IX) had 175 patients. Notably, CPAK matrix groups were not distinctly associated with specific coronal extra-articular deformity phenotype (CEDP) groups. Particularly among the most common CPAK matrix groups (I/II/III/IV/V), there was a significant variation in segmental coronal extra-articular deformity patterns. Moreover, when neutral MPTA/mLDFA values were set at 87.0° ± 2.0°, the CPAK matrix groups exhibited even greater variability in coronal extra-articular deformities. CONCLUSION The CPAK matrix groups do not exhibit a direct correlation with a specific extra-articular deformity pattern (CEDP), thus rendering them unsuitable for determining segmental coronal extra-articular knee deformities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective diagnostic study.
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- Glauco Loddo
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Institut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Institut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, AZ Herentals, Herentals, Belgium
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Institut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Institut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
- Orthopaedic Care Center, Harley Street Specialist Hospital, London, UK
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Institut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Institut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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Agarwal S, Ayeni FE, Sorial R. Impact of change in coronal plane alignment of knee (CPAK) classification on outcomes of robotic-assisted TKA. ARTHROPLASTY 2024; 6:15. [PMID: 38570879 PMCID: PMC10993496 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-024-00239-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mechanical alignment with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been widely used since the implantation of the first prosthetic knee. Multiple studies have reported 80% patient satisfaction with TKA. However, the reported patients' dissatisfaction is believed to be caused by having to convert different knee alignments to neutral alignments. It is postulated that a change in the CPAK classification of knees leads to patient dissatisfaction. Thus, we hypothesized that a change in CPAK classification with robot-assisted TKA with mechanical alignment does not significantly lead to patient dissatisfaction. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 134 patients who underwent robot-assisted mechanical alignment total knee arthroplasty (MA-TKA) using cementless implants and classified them into CPAK system pre- and post-operatively. One year after TKA surgery, we recorded binary responses to patients' satisfaction with the outcome of surgery and analyzed if a change in CPAK classification is associated with the outcome of surgery. RESULTS We found that 125 out of 134 patients (93.28%) were happy with the outcome of surgery. CPAK classification was changed in 116 patients (86.57%) and maintained in 18 patients (13.43%). Our results also showed that 111 (95.7%) out of 116 patients who had a change in CPAK and 14 (77.8%) out of 18 patients who maintained their CPAK post-surgery were happy with the outcome of surgery (OR = 6.3, CI 1.741-25.17, P value = 0.019). CONCLUSION We concluded that changing the patient's native joint line and CPAK classification does not significantly change the outcome of surgery in terms of satisfaction. The dissatisfaction rate of 20% as published by previous researchers may be confounded by other reasons and not just due to changes in alignment and joint line.
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- Sarang Agarwal
- Department of Orthopaedics, Nepean Hospital, Derby Street, Kingswood, NSW, 2747, Australia
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- Nepean Institute of Academic Surgery, Nepean Clinical School, The University of Sydney, 62 Derby Street, Kingswood, NSW, 2747, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nepean Hospital, Derby Street, Kingswood, NSW, 2747, Australia
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Rossi SMP, Sangaletti R, Andriollo L, Matascioli L, Benazzo F. The use of a modern robotic system for the treatment of severe knee deformities. Technol Health Care 2024:THC231261. [PMID: 38251078 DOI: 10.3233/thc-231261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have shown promising results in recent years with improved clinical outcomes using standard primary implants. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the experience of a single center in correcting severe coronal deformities with the use of a robotic-assisted TKA system and an increased constrained implant. METHODS Between July 2020 and December 2022, 30 knees in 28 patients with a major deformity and an associated ligament laxity requiring an increased constrained implant treated using an imageless robotic-assisted TKA were prospectively enrolled. Patients included in the study showed a minimum 15 degrees varus or 10 degrees valgus deviation. RESULTS 20 cases were varus knees and 10 cases were valgus knees. Postoperative neutral alignment was defined as 0∘± 2.5∘. A CCK implant was used in 20 cases while a Constrained Posterior Stabilized implant was used in 10 cases. A neutral alignment was achieved in all patients. At a minimum 6 months follow up (f-u 6-30 months) clinical outcomes including ROM, KSS, HSS, OKS and WOMAC showed significant improvement and no major complications were registered. CONCLUSIONS The robotic system showed the achievement of a mechanical alignment with reliable radiographic outcomes and clinical results in the treatment of major deformities of the lower limb with the use of higher constrained implants at short term follow up. Further follow up and studies are necessary to confirm and verify these promising outcomes.
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- Stefano Marco Paolo Rossi
- Sezione di Chirurgia Protesica ad Indirizzo Robotico, Unità di Traumatologia dello Sport, UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Sezione di Chirurgia Protesica ad Indirizzo Robotico, Unità di Traumatologia dello Sport, UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Sezione di Chirurgia Protesica ad Indirizzo Robotico, Unità di Traumatologia dello Sport, UOC Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
- Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori (IUSS), Pavia, Italy
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Pflüger P, Hodel S, Zimmermann SM, Knechtle S, Vlachopoulos L, Fucentese SF. The coronal alignment differs between two-dimensional weight-bearing and three-dimensional nonweight bearing planning in total knee arthroplasty. J Exp Orthop 2024; 11:e12007. [PMID: 38455454 PMCID: PMC10885761 DOI: 10.1002/jeo2.12007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Purpose The goal of this study is (1) to assess differences between two-dimensional (2D) weight-bearing (WB) and three-dimensional (3D) nonweight-bearing (NWB) planning in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and (2) to identify factors that influence intermodal differences. Methods Retrospective single-centre analysis of patients planned for a TKA with patient-specific instruments (PSI). Preoperative WB long-leg radiographs and NWB computed tomography were analysed and following radiographic parameters included: hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA) (+varus/-valgus), joint line convergence angle (JLCA), femorotibial subluxation and bony defect classified according to Anderson. Preoperative range of motion was also considered as possible covariate. Demographic factors included age, sex, and body mass index. Results A total of 352 knees of 323 patients (66% females) with a mean age of 66 ± 9.7 years were analysed. The HKA differed significantly between 2D and 3D planning modalities; varus knees (n = 231): 9.9° ± 5.1° vs. 6.7° ± 4°, p < 0.001; valgus knees (n = 121): -8.2° ± 6° vs. -5.5° ± 4.4°, p < 0.001. In varus knees, HKA (β = 0.38; p < 0.0001) and JLCA (β = 0.14; p = 0.03) were associated with increasing difference between 2D/3D HKA. For valgus knees, HKA (β = -0.6; p < 0.0001), JLCA (β = -0.3; p = 0.0001) and lateral distal femoral angle (β = -0.28; p = 0.03) showed a significant influence on the mean absolute difference. Conclusion The coronal alignment in preoperative 3D model for PSI-TKA significantly differed from 2D WB state and the difference between modalities correlated with the extent of varus/valgus deformity. In the vast majority of cases, the 3D NWB approach significantly underestimated the preoperative deformity, which needs to be considered to achieve the planned correction when using PSI in TKA. Level of Evidence Level III.
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- Patrick Pflüger
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University HospitalUniversity of ZurichZurichSwitzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University HospitalUniversity of ZurichZurichSwitzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University HospitalUniversity of ZurichZurichSwitzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University HospitalUniversity of ZurichZurichSwitzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University HospitalUniversity of ZurichZurichSwitzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University HospitalUniversity of ZurichZurichSwitzerland
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Qin S, Li M, Jia Y, Gao W, Xu J, Zhang B, Guo H, Feng A, Sun R. How Do the Morphological Abnormalities of Femoral Head and Neck, Femoral Shaft and Femoral Condyle Affect the Occurrence and Development of Medial Knee Osteoarthritis. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:3174-3181. [PMID: 37873579 PMCID: PMC10694027 DOI: 10.1111/os.13910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE At present, the main viewpoint is that tibial varus is the main reason of medial knee osteoarthritis (OA), and high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is also the main alignment correction method to correct medial knee OA. In contrast, the impact of the anatomical alignment of the femur on medial knee OA is often overlooked. We evaluated the increased risk for medial knee OA because a varus alignment could be attributed to the anatomical reasons that include hip anatomy, femoral shaft bowing (FSB) and femoral condylar dysplasia. METHODS The present research adopted a cross-sectional study method. We selected 62 patients with HTO in the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University from June 2021 to March 2022 as the HTO group and 55 healthy volunteers as the control group. Femoral neck-shaft angle (NSA), lateral FSB, mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA) and hip-knee-ankle (HKA) was radiographically examined within the two groups. The femoral neck length and offset were also measured, and the ratio is represented by the ratio of the femoral neck length to off-set (N/O). The 2-tailed Student t-test was used to compare the differences between groups when the data were in accordance with a normal distribution. Otherwise, the Mann-Whitney U tests was used to compare the differences between groups. RESULT Compared to the control group, the HTO group had a higher offset (p < 0.05), greater femoral neck length (p < 0.05), and decreased (more varus) NSA (p < 0.05). The HKA in the HTO group was 172.20 ° (3.50°), which was significantly lower than that of the control group 177.00° (3.05°), (p < 0.001), while the medial OA was associated with more varus HKA. The mean mLDFA was 89.10 ° (2.35°) and 87.50° (2.85°) in the HTO and control groups (p < 0.005), respectively. The mean lateral FSB values of the full-length radiographs were larger (p < 0.001) in the HTO group (4.24° ± 3.25°) than that in control group (1.16° ± 2.32°). CONCLUSION The reduction of NSA (coxa vara) and the increase of the mLDFA can lead to medial knee OA, while the lateral FSB also affects medial OA. We believe that femoral deformity is also one of the cause of the medial knee OA. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the joint deformity of the femur and tibia before surgery in order to determine whether to use HTO alone to correct the lower limb alignment.
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- Shiqi Qin
- Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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- Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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- Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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- Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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- Third Military Medical University Southwest HospitalChongqingChina
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- Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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- Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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- Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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Streck LE, Faschingbauer M, Brenneis M, Boettner CS, List K, Kasparek MF, Boettner F. Individual Phenotype Does Not Impact the Outcome of Mechanical Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasties for Valgus Osteoarthritis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1852. [PMID: 37893570 PMCID: PMC10608527 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: There is an ongoing discussion about the best alignment targets in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Mechanical alignment has been the standard in TKA for years. Alongside the development of various classification systems to describe the native alignment of the knee (knee phenotype), kinematic alignment restoring the individual phenotype of the knee has been advocated more recently. Alignment in TKA becomes even more challenging in knees with preoperative deformities such as valgus osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: The study retrospectively evaluated 158 knees in 135 patients who underwent TKA with a mechanical alignment target for valgus osteoarthritis. Pre- and postoperative hip knee angle, lateral distal femur angle, and medial proximal tibial angle/tibial plate angle (pre-/postoperative) were measured on standing hip-to-ankle radiographs. Knees were grouped according to the coronal plane alignment of the knee (CPAK) classification. Preoperative and postoperative range of motion and patient-related outcome measures (WOMAC, UCLA, SF-12, pain) were assessed. Results: There was no difference in outcome for mechanically aligned TKA between the different CPAK phenotypes, suggesting that mechanical alignment is an appropriate target for the different phenotypes analyzed in the study. Remaining valgus alignment was associated with decreased postoperative UCLA scores and decreased improvement in SF-12 scores (p = 0.011/p = 0.028). Within CPAK III, mechanical aligned TKA showed better postoperative UCLA Scores than TKA with valgus alignment (p = 0.015). The individual knee phenotype in patients with valgus osteoarthritis did not influence the outcome of mechanical aligned TKA operated with standardized soft-tissue release.
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- Laura E. Streck
- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- The Complex Joint Reconstruction Centre at Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
- Department of Orthopedics (Friedrichsheim), University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Wuerzburg, Brettreichstrasse 11, 97074 Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Evangelisches Krankenhaus, Hans-Sachs Gasse 10-12, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
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Functional Alignment Philosophy in Total Knee Arthroplasty-Rationale and Technique for the Valgus Morphotype Using an Image Based Robotic Platform and Individualized Planning. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13020212. [PMID: 36836446 PMCID: PMC9961945 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13020212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Functional alignment (FA) is a novel philosophy to deliver a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that respects individual bony and soft tissue phenotypes within defined limitations. The purpose of this paper is to describe the rationale and technique of FA in the valgus morphotype with the use of an image-based robotic-platform. For the valgus phenotype the principles are personalized pre-operative planning, reconstitution of native coronal alignment without residual varus or valgus of more than 3°, restoration of dynamic sagittal alignment within 5° of neutral, implant sizing to match anatomy, and achievement of defined soft tissue laxity in extension and flexion through implant manipulation within the defined boundaries. An individualized plan is created from pre-operative imaging. Next, a reproducible and quantifiable assessment of soft tissue laxity is performed in extension and flexion. Implant positioning is then manipulated in all three planes if necessary to achieve target gap measurements and a final limb position within a defined coronal and sagittal range. FA is a novel TKA technique that aims to restore constitutional bony alignment and balance the laxity of the soft tissues by placing and sizing implants in a manner that respects variations in individual anatomy and soft tissues within defined limits.
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Balancing in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Balancing in Flexion or in Extension? J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11226813. [PMID: 36431289 PMCID: PMC9692334 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11226813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is an established procedure for the treatment of predominant single compartmental femorotibial osteoarthritis (OA) or osteonecrosis [...].
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Mullaji A, Singh A, Haidermota M. Arthritic knees with more than 10° valgus can have soft-tissue imbalance in flexion. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:2905-2914. [PMID: 34821942 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06798-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Valgus knees have inferior outcomes compared to varus knees. There is little data regarding soft-tissue balance in flexion which may influence outcome in valgus knees undergoing TKA. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there is imbalance between medial and lateral flexion gaps in valgus deformity. A secondary aim was to compare soft-tissue balance in knees with valgus deformity less than 10° with those exceeding 10°. The null hypothesis was that there was no soft-tissue imbalance in 90° of flexion irrespective of magnitude of deformity. METHODS 64 valgus knees (52 female and 12 male) with deformity from 0.5 to 27.5° (mean 188.77, SD 6.21) were studied in 54 patients (mean age 67.81 y, SD 8.69) undergoing navigated TKA. Medial and lateral gaps in extension and at 90° of flexion were compared (using Independent-samples t test) between knees with valgus < 10° with those > 10° using a validated dynamic method after resection of cruciates, menisci and osteophytes, and then after final trialling. RESULTS Mean initial medial-lateral (ML) gap difference in extension was 2.63 mm (SD 2.63) and 2.09 mm (SD 3.78) in flexion, being tighter laterally. Initial ML gap differences in extension and flexion correlated with valgus deformity (R = - 0.514; p = 0.00001; R = - 0.325; p = 0.01, respectively). Initial ML gap differences in extension correlated with those in flexion (R = 0.42; p = 0.0005). Mean ML flexion and extension gap differences were 1.30 mm (SD 3.67) and 1.26 mm (SD 1.92) in knees with < 10° valgus, and 3.17 mm (SD 3.71) and 4.29 mm (SD 2.45) in those > 10° valgus; p values were 0.026 and < 0.001 respectively. CONCLUSION The lateral flexion gap in valgus knees may be narrower than the medial flexion gap, especially in knees with > 10° deformity. This contrasts with native and varus knees, in which it exceeds the medial gap. This novel study indicates the need to identify valgus knees with lateral flexion gap tightness by distracting the posterior femoral condyles from the proximal tibia by dynamic stressing of the soft-tissues after resection of cruciates, menisci, and osteophytes, with the knee flexed to 90°. These findings, highlighting the need for restoring flexion gap balance, may improve the inferior outcomes in valgus knees. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Arun Mullaji
- Breach Candy Hospital, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai, 400036, India. .,Mullaji Knee Clinic, Mumbai, 400036, India.
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Suardi C, Stimolo D, Zanna L, Carulli C, Fabrizio M, Civinini R, Innocenti M. Varus morphology and its surgical implication in osteoarthritic knee and total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:299. [PMID: 35659012 PMCID: PMC9166439 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03184-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Knee varus alignment represents a notorious cause of knee osteoarthritis. It can be caused by tibial deformity, combined tibial-femoral deformity and/or ligament imbalance. Understanding malalignment is crucial in total knee arthroplasty to restore frontal plane neutral mechanical axis. The aim of this study was to determine which factor contributes the most to varus osteoarthritic knee and its related surgical implications in performing a total knee arthroplasty. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 140 patients operated for total knee arthroplasty due to a varus knee. Full-leg hip to ankle preoperative X-rays were taken. Radiological parameters recorded were: mechanical axis deviation, hip-knee-ankle, anatomical-mechanical angle, medial neck shaft angle, mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), joint line convergence angle (JLCA), lateral proximal femoral angle, lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA), femoral bowing, and length of tibia and femur. We also determined ideals tibial and femoral cuts in mm according to mechanical alignment technique. A R2 was calculated based on the linear regression between the predicted values and the observed data. RESULTS The greatest contributor to arthritic varus (R = 0.444) was MPTA. Minor contributors were mLDFA (R = 0.076), JLCA (R = 0.1554), LDTA (R = 0.065), and femoral bowing (R = 0.049). We recorded an average of 7.6 mm in lateral tibial cut thickness to restore neutral alignment. CONCLUSIONS The radiological major contributor to osteoarthritic varus knee alignment is related to proximal tibia deformity. As a surgical consequence, during performing total knee arthroplasty, the majority of the correction should therefore be made on tibial cut.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chiara Suardi
- Orthopaedic Clinic CTO, University of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139, Florence, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic CTO, University of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139, Florence, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic CTO, University of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139, Florence, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic CTO, University of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139, Florence, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic CTO, University of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139, Florence, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic CTO, University of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139, Florence, Italy
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- Orthopaedic Clinic CTO, University of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139, Florence, Italy.
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A safe transition to a more personalized alignment in total knee arthroplasty: the importance of a "safe zone" concept. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:365-367. [PMID: 35048141 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06844-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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