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Published in: International Orthopaedics 9/2016

01-09-2016 | Original Paper

Analysis of the effects of high tibial osteotomy on tibial rotation

Authors: Stefan Hinterwimmer, Matthias J. Feucht, Jochen Paul, Chlodwig Kirchhoff, Martin Sauerschnig, Andreas B. Imhoff, Knut Beitzel

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 9/2016

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Abstract

Purpose

Limited literature reports on internal and external rotation of the distal fragment in the context of valgus open wedge (OW) high tibial osteotomy (HTO). In the authors clinical observation, the distal fragment was always rotated internally in relation to the proximal fragment by the end of the surgical procedure. The purpose was to evaluate the influence of valgus OW-HTO on post-operative tibial torsion.

Study design

Prospective case series.

Methods

Fifty patients (10 female, 40 male; mean age 42.1 ± 9.4 years) underwent valgus OW- HTO. The osteotomy was spread and fixed with a locking plate at the posteromedial aspect of the proximal tibia. The osteotomy of the tibial tuberosity was performed either proximally or distally dependent on the patello-femoral findings. Two independent observers measured axial tibial rotation using K-wires placed into the anterior margin of the tibia proximal and distal to the osteotomy.

Results

An overall mean of 4.4 ± 2.8° internal rotation of the distal tibia has been shown. In four patients with additional single step double bundle ACL-replacement after harvesting ipsilateral autologous hamstring grafts, the distal tibia rotated internally by 0.1 ± 0.3°, accordingly in the other 46 patients by 4.8 ± 2.6°.

Conclusions

Valgus OW-HTO produces significant internal axial rotation of the distal tibia. This might be caused by soft tissue tension of the medial hamstrings/soft tissue structures and the location of the lateral tibial hinge.

Clinical relevance

Surgeons have to take into consideration that valgus OW HTO might result in significant 3D changes of the tibia. Higher degrees of internal torsion of the tibia might influence overall gait mechanics and specifically alternate patellofemoral kinematics.
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Metadata
Title
Analysis of the effects of high tibial osteotomy on tibial rotation
Authors
Stefan Hinterwimmer
Matthias J. Feucht
Jochen Paul
Chlodwig Kirchhoff
Martin Sauerschnig
Andreas B. Imhoff
Knut Beitzel
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-015-3100-4

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