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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery

Background:

  • Functional knee extension loss significantly impacts patient quality of life, particularly in older adults prone to falls and secondary injuries.
  • Instability and unsteady gait are common secondary consequences of impaired knee extension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of knee extension reconstruction options.
  • To offer a decision-making aid for operative indications based on lesion and patient characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of local reconstructions.
  • Evaluation of functional tendon and nerve transfers.
  • Assessment of free functional muscle transfers.

Main Results:

  • Various reconstruction methods can improve quality of life for most patients.
  • No general restrictions for reconstruction exist due to comorbidities or age.
  • The study presents an overview of surgical options, postoperative procedures, and expected outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Functional reconstruction should be an integral part of interdisciplinary therapy for improving quality of life and preventing secondary complications.
  • Therapeutic planning must extend beyond initial trauma or tumor control to include functional restoration.