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Malrotation deformities of the lower extremity and implications on total knee arthroplasty: a narrative review

Authors: Geert Peersman, Kim Taeymans, Christophe Jans, Philippe Vuylsteke, Peter Fennema, Thomas Heyse

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 11/2016

Abstract

Introduction

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a successful procedure for the management of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Axial plane deformities are more common than suspected in patients presenting with osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Recent research has indicated that torsional deformities could play an important role in the development of anterior knee pain (AKP).

Methods

In a narrative review of the literature, the aetiology of maltorsion deformity of the lower extremity in both, childhood and adulthood, as well as the development of postoperative femoral axial plane deformities are examined. This includes the numerous surgical interventions that have been described for the treatment of maltorsion syndrome, and the role of patient-specific instrumentation. Finally, correcting for maltorsion deformity during and its potential implications for the current clinical care pathway, in terms of both pre- and perioperative practices is discussed.

Discussion and conclusion

Axial plane alignment is considered the ‘third dimension’ in TKA. Correct axial alignment the lower extremity and of prosthetic components is deemed an important prerequisite for a postoperatively stable and painless knee. Identification of and, where appropriate, adjustment for any pre-existing maltorsion deformities is thought to significantly reduce the proportion of patients with residual complaints following TKA. Well-designed and well-conducted clinical studies are required to support our hypotheses.

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Title: Malrotation deformities of the lower extremity and implications on total knee arthroplasty: a narrative review
Authors: Geert Peersman
Kim Taeymans
Christophe Jans
Philippe Vuylsteke
Peter Fennema
Thomas Heyse
Publication date: 01-11-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 11/2016
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-016-2554-1

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