Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2019, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (24): 3889-3894.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.1299

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Surgical treatment and reconstruction strategy of knee valgus deformity  

Qin Gang1, Liu Xiong2, He Kaiyi1, Du Mindong1, Zeng Ping1, Li Jinyi1
  

  1. 1Second Department of Orthopedics, Xianhu Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530023, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China; 2Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
  • Online:2019-08-28 Published:2019-08-28
  • Contact: Liu Xiong, Physician, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
  • About author:Qin Gang, MD, Associate professor, Associate chief physician, Master’s supervisor, Second Department of Orthopedics, Xianhu Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530023, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
  • Supported by:
    the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81360550 and 81860793 (both to QG)| the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, No. 2014GXNSFAA118250 (to QG)

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Knee valgus deformity is often accompanied by bone and soft tissue changes. There are many treatments, such as distal femoral varus osteotomy, supracondylar acetabular osteotomy, total knee arthroplasty, which can correct valgus deformity and restore the normal mechanical axis of lower limbs. Its advantages, disadvantages and indications are different, and corresponding treatment methods should be selected according to the specific conditions of different patients.
OBJECTIVE: To review the research progress of various surgical methods for treating genu valgus deformity at home and abroad in recent years.
METHODS: A computer-based search was conducted in PubMed and CNKI databases from January 2000 to December 2018 with the keywords of “knee joint, valgus deformity, distal femoral varus osteotomy, supracondylar dome osteotomy, total knee arthroplasty, surgery, treatment” in English and Chinese, respectively. A total of 247 relevant literatures were retrieved, and 47 articles were eligible for the inclusion criteria.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Valgus deformity is often associated with some characteristic changes in bone and soft tissue. There are a variety of treatments, for example, distal femoral varus osteotomy, supraorbital iliac crest osteotomy, total knee arthroplasty. They can correct valgus deformity and restore the normal mechanical axis of the lower extremities. Their advantages and disadvantages and indications are different, so different patients should choose appropriate treatment according to the severity of deformity, length of disease history, age and so on. (2) Distal femoral varus osteotomy is suitable for young people and can effectively prevent or delay the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis. There are many kinds of internal fixators for osteotomy, such as Ilizarov external fixator, Puddu plate, Tomofix plate and intramedullary nail, which have their advantages and disadvantages. (3) However, for patients with knee valgus who have already developed intra-articular diseases, the effect of simple distal femoral varus osteotomy is often unsatisfactory. Supracondylar acetabular osteotomy combined with arthroscopy can effectively solve this problem. (4) Total knee arthroplasty is often the best choice for patients with advanced knee arthritis. According to the severity and pathological changes of valgus deformity of the knee joint, the operative approach of total knee replacement is decided. For patients with abnormal patellar track and severe lateral structural contracture, the lateral approach is used and the medial approach is used instead. The choice of prosthesis is also very important, which directly affects the curative effect and life span after operation. The internal and external soft tissue imbalance restores the articular force line by releasing the balance, but the specific soft tissue release strategy is still controversial. The joint and soft tissue of the patient should be considered comprehensively.

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R459.9