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ArticleKnee surgery & related research2024

Phenotype-considered kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty for windswept-deformity-associated osteoarthritis: surgical strategy and clinical outcomes.

Cheng-En Hsu, Meng-Hsueh Tsai, Hsin-Ting Wu, Jen-Ting Huang, Kui-Chou Huang

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Cheng-En HsuSports Recreation and Health Management Continuing Studies-Bachelor's Degree Completion Program, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan.
Meng-Hsueh TsaiDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, Asia University Hospital, 222 Fuxin Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.
Hsin-Ting WuDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, Asia University Hospital, 222 Fuxin Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.
Jen-Ting HuangDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, Asia University Hospital, 222 Fuxin Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.
Kui-Chou HuangDepartment of Orthopedics Surgery, Asia University Hospital, 222 Fuxin Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan. Kuichouhuang@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2003-1384
Asia University · TWTunghai University · TW

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Abstract

backgroundWindswept deformity (WSD) in relation to advanced osteoarthritis (OA) presents a significant surgical challenge in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The primary goal of this study is to investigate the Prevalance of WSD associated osteoarthritis who have undergone total knee arthroplasty. The secondary goal is to explore the causes of WSD and its association with spinal deformity or leg length discrepancy in these patients. Finally, we evaluate the surgical outcomes of phenotype-considered kinematically aligned TKA (KA-TKA) in treating patients with WSD.

methodsA review was conducted on data from 40 knees of 33 WSD patients who underwent phenotype-considered KA-TKA from August 2016 to December 2020. Patient demographics, associated diseases, preoperative and postoperative knee alignment angles, range of motion (ROM), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), and Knee Society Score (KSS) were collected and analyzed. Subgroup analysis for comparing the results between valgus and varus knees were also performed.

resultsWithin the studied cohort of WSD patients, a substantial 64% displayed concomitant coronal spinal imbalance and 21% evidenced leg length discrepancy. Postoperative improvements were notable in knee alignments, ROM, OKS, and KSS following the application of the phenotype-considered KA-TKA approach. There were significant differences in the knee alignment angles, including mHKA, LDFA, and MPTA, between the valgus and varus side of knees (P = 0.018). However, no statistically significant difference were observed in the functional scores, comprising ROM, OKS, and KSS, between valgus and varus knees.

conclusionsA high percentage of patients with WSD exhibited coronal spinal imbalance and leg length discrepancy. Phenotype-considered KA-TKA effectively provided alignment targets for the treatment of both varus and valgus knees in patients with WSD, achieving excellent short-term outcomes and acceptable knee alignment.

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Kinematically aligned total knee arthroplastyKnee arthroplastyLeg length discrepancyScoliosisWindswept deformities

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