ArticleInternational orthopaedics2022
Effects of proximal fibular partial excision on medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
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- Clinical efficacy and radiological changes of proximal fibular osteotomy for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Proximal fibular osteotomy versus high tibial osteotomy for treating knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Pooled it
- A novel osteotomy tool reduces complications and improves operative efficiency in proximal fibular osteotomy for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: a retrospective comparative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Proximal fibular partial excision delays medial joint space narrowing of the medial tibiofemoral joint.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the effect of vascularized fibula graft harvesting on coronal plane alignment and functional outcomes of the lower limb.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Severity of knee osteoarthritis does not affect clinical outcomes following proximal fibular osteotomy - A systematic review and pooled analysis.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2024Review
- How effective is proximal fibular osteotomy in redistributing joint pressures? Insights from an HTO comparative in-silico study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Severe medial osteoarthritis predicts patient dissatisfaction after proximal fibular osteotomy: a mid- to long-term follow-up study.International orthopaedics · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to investigate the clinical and radiological progression of the patients who underwent proximal fibular partial excision (PFPE) for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
methodsPatients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis who did not benefit from conservative treatment and accepted the PFPE surgery were involved in this study. Patients with traumatic arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, previous lower extremity fractures, valgus malalignment of the knee, and infection at the planned surgical site, however, were kept apart. Patients were assessed both clinically by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and American Knee Society Score (AKSS), radiologically by Kellgren Lawrence classification, tibiofemoral angle, and joint-line convergence angle (JLCA). The patients were systematically assessed especially in the sixth month and first, second, and third years of the post-operative period.
resultsA total of 35 patients (mean age: 56.5, min: 45, max: 79) were involved in this study. The mean follow-up period was 22.4 months (min: 6, max: 36). It has been observed that: Statistically significant decrease in VAS and increase in AKSS after PFPE (p < 0.001) No statistically significant improvement in preoperative and postoperative tibiofemoral angle and JLCA measurements
conclusionsThe PFPE is a safe and effective surgical treatment for pain relief and functional improvement in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. More studies are needed on its mechanism of action, long-term effects, and comparison with other treatment options.
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