Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Application of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for knee valgus deformity can be difficult technically in many aspects and exist a lot of controversy.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficiency and surgical methods of TKA for knee valgus deformity in the adults.
METHODS: Totally 15 knees from 12 patients underwent patellar lateral approach for proper osteotomy and selective lysis of the soft tissue to regain normal biomechanics and soft tissue balance of knee were selected. Posterior stabilized prosthesis was used for TKA to obtain the stability of the knee. After the surgery, rehabilitation therapy pertinently was adopted. Before and after the surgery, tibiofemoral angle was measured. Range of motion (ROM) was examined and HSS score was evaluated.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All patients were followed up over 6 months. Tibiofemoral angle decreased from 21.47° preoperatively to 5.47° postoperatively (P < 0.01). The ROM increased from 81.33° preoperatively to 121.07° postoperatively (P < 0.01). HSS score improved from 25.47 preoperatively to 89.87 postoperatively (P < 0.01). After replacement, 1 case affected more joint effusion, 2 cases affected knee instability. There was no dislocation or subluxation of the patella. Force line of lower limb returned to normal. TKA can effectively correct the knee valgus deformity, and can significantly improve the function of the knee.