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Functional loss after total knee arthroplasty for poliomyelitis
1University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine, USA.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|February 1, 1996
Summary
Recurvatum deformity from poliomyelitis was corrected using total knee arthroplasty with modular femoral augmentation. This technique achieved stable correction but highlighted potential functional issues in patients with quadriceps weakness.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Poliomyelitis can lead to significant lower limb deformities, including knee recurvatum.
- Knee recurvatum poses challenges for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) planning and execution.
- Restoring knee alignment is crucial for functional recovery after TKA.