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Double-Level Osteotomy in Severe Varus Malalignment to Optimize Knee Joint Restoration

Double-Level Osteotomy in Severe Varus Malalignment to Optimize Knee Joint Restoration

Authors :
Jörg Harrer MD
Max Schenke MD
Christoph Lutter MD
Jörg Dickschas MD
Matthias Feucht MD
Thomas Tischer MD, MBA
Source :
Video Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 1 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
SAGE Publishing, 2021.

Abstract

Background: Lower extremity alignment-correcting procedures for unicompartmental osteoarthritis are experiencing a rapid rise. Medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOW-HTO) thereby represents the most common technique among osteotomies but is limited in cases of severe malalignment. Some cases make a double-level osteotomy necessary. Indications: If planning of malalignment correction using a MOW-HTO results in a mechanical medial proximal tibial angle (mMPTA) of more than 93° (causing an oblique joint line), double-level osteotomy is indicated to avoid nonphysiological knee kinematics. Technique Description: After clinical examination and detailed analysis of malalignment (full-weight-bearing long-leg radiograph: hip-knee-angle [HKA], mMPTA, mechanical lateral distal femoral angle [mLDFA], joint line convergence angle [JLCA]), as well as individualized planning of the correction, the surgical procedure starts with an arthroscopy to evaluate the cartilage conditions and eventually treat intraarticular pathologies. Then, the femoral supracondylar correction is performed (closed wedge, biplanar osteotomy [ to increase bony healing ]) according to the presurgical planning by resecting the osteotomy wedge with the measured length. K-wires are placed to check the correction. An angle-stable plate is used for osteosynthesis. The wedge taken out will be used as bone stock for the MOW-HTO afterward. The biplanar open-wedge tibial osteotomy is then performed subsequently using a medial tibial approach and an angle-stable plate. Opening of the osteotomy is then performed and double checked with intraoperative fluoroscopy using an alignment rod. Postoperative partial weight bearing for 6 weeks is recommended. Results: In recent literature, only few publications report on results of double-level osteotomies. Babis et al reports that it is a valuable procedure for patients with large varus deformity. Nakayama et al noted a significant improvement in patient-registered clinical outcomes in early postoperative evaluation of 20 patients. Schröter et al reports on 37 knees and findings include good clinical results, despite progressive osteoarthritis. Discussion/Conclusion: In cases of severe malalignment, adequate axis correction may require a double-level osteotomy. Exact preoperative planning is essential. Results reported in recent publications are promising. By splitting 1 large correction into 2 smaller ones, complications like hinge fracture and delayed bone healing are lowered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26350254
Volume :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Video Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0c43d8cb64334ef58ecefae17c4018bf
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254211046632