Total knee arthroplasty in achondroplasia without deformity correction: A case report with 11 years' follow-up.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_5F25949CF3E4
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Total knee arthroplasty in achondroplasia without deformity correction: A case report with 11 years' follow-up.
Journal
The Knee
Author(s)
Bayle-Iniguez X., Udin G., Regusci M., Miozzari H.H.
ISSN
1873-5800 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0968-0160
Publication state
Published
Issued date
06/2020
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
27
Number
3
Pages
740-746
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Knee osteoarthritis in patients with achondroplasia is rare. Bowleg deformity is typical but corrective surgery is limited. Thus, primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) might be challenging due to the particular anatomy. We report on a patient with 11 year's follow-up after a TKA performed maintaining bowleg alignment, using a posterior stabilized, fixed-bearing design. Sequential X-rays showed radiolucencies on the femoral component within two years postoperatively, slightly increasing over time but stable at last follow-up. The Oxford Knee Score showed an excellent result at 11 years. Despite the peculiarities of a case report, TKA without concomitant osteotomies might be an option for such patients. Nevertheless, a thorough discussion about pros and cons is paramount.
Keywords
Achondroplasia/complications, Achondroplasia/diagnosis, Achondroplasia/surgery, Aged, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/methods, Femur/surgery, Follow-Up Studies, Genu Varum/complications, Genu Varum/diagnosis, Humans, Knee Joint/diagnostic imaging, Knee Joint/surgery, Male, Osteoarthritis, Knee/complications, Osteoarthritis, Knee/diagnosis, Osteoarthritis, Knee/surgery, Osteotomy/methods, Postoperative Period, Radiography, Achondroplasia, Alignment., Arthroplasty., Knee., Limb deformity.
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Web of science
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