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ACL Reconstruction using Achilles Allograft in a Case of Genu Recurvatum with Supracondylar Osteotomy
Woon Hwa Jung1, Jignesh Y Tandel1
1Department of Orthopaedics, Murup Hospital, Changwon, Gyeongnam, South Korea.
Introduction:
People with post-polio syndrome usually have some residual deformities. Genu recurvatum is very commonly seen in such cases which are a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury due to the altered biomechanics. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in literature presenting ACL reconstruction in a limb with genu recurvatum deformity treated with supracondylar osteotomy.
Case Report:
A 49-year-old female with genu recurvatum and history of polio presented with pain and instability. Staged procedure of supracondylar osteotomy and ACL reconstruction Achilles allograft was done.
Conclusion:
ACL tears in a poliotic limb with genu recurvatum deformity can be a challenging case. Precise pre-operative preparation can aid in managing the case successfully.
