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Nuno Ramos Marques1, Bruno Morais1, Mariana Barreira1
1Deparment of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Curry Cabral, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|June 1, 2022
Summary
A decreased posterior tibial slope increases knee injury risk. Surgical correction using proximal tibial opening-wedge osteotomy can manage genu recurvatum and prevent further knee problems.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomechanics
- Knee joint research
Background:
- Decreased posterior tibial slope is linked to posterior cruciate ligament failure, anterior knee pain, and early knee osteoarthritis.
- Trauma frequently causes osseous genu recurvatum, a condition involving backward bowing of the tibia.
- Correcting tibial slope is crucial for preventing knee pain and osteoarthritis progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the surgical management of genu recurvatum resulting from a significant anterior tibial slope.
- To present the preferred treatment method utilizing a proximal tibial opening-wedge osteotomy.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the surgical correction of genu recurvatum.
- The preferred technique involves a proximal tibial opening-wedge osteotomy.
- This method aims to restore normal tibial slope.
Main Results:
- Surgical management is recommended for genu recurvatum.
- Proximal tibial opening-wedge osteotomy is presented as an effective treatment.
- Correction of tibial slope can mitigate associated knee issues.
Conclusions:
- Genu recurvatum secondary to anterior tibial slope requires surgical intervention.
- Proximal tibial opening-wedge osteotomy is an effective surgical option.
- Addressing tibial slope abnormalities can prevent long-term knee complications.
