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Modified Judet's quadricepsplasty for loss of knee flexion
Tuğrul Alici1, Levent Buluç, Bilgehan Tosun
1Kocaeli University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Umuttepe Merkez Kampüsü, 41380 Umuttepe, Kocaeli, Turkey.
The Knee
|April 25, 2006
Summary
A modified Judet's quadricepsplasty effectively restored knee flexion in patients with severe stiffness. This surgical technique significantly improved range of motion, offering a valuable solution for knee flexion loss.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Significant knee flexion loss severely impacts patient mobility and quality of life.
- Limited treatment options exist for correcting disabling knee stiffness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a modified Judet's quadricepsplasty in patients with impaired knee flexion.
- To assess the functional outcomes and safety of this surgical intervention.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of eleven patients undergoing modified Judet's quadricepsplasty.
- Assessment of pre-operative and post-operative knee flexion, extension lag, and clinical outcomes using Judet's criteria.
Main Results:
- Mean active knee flexion improved from 30 degrees to 100 degrees, a gain of 70 degrees.
- No patients experienced an extension lag post-surgery.
- Overall results were rated as three excellent, seven good, and one fair according to Judet's criteria.
Conclusions:
- Staged quadricepsplasty is a beneficial surgical procedure for addressing significant knee flexion deficits.
- The modified Judet's technique demonstrates a high success rate in restoring knee function and alleviating disability.