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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2025

Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Replacement for Autofusion Secondary to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Case Report.

Morgan K Villa, Rafael Robles, Maya Johnson, Wesley Lemons, Geoffrey Marano, Gregory J Golladay

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Morgan K VillaVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA.
Rafael RoblesVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA.
Maya JohnsonDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Wesley LemonsDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Geoffrey MaranoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Gregory J GolladayDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.

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Abstract

Introduction: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) poses lifelong challenges due to chronic inflammation that can lead to permanent deformities like autofusion, severely affecting quality of life. Case Report: In this case, a 31-year-old female with a 21-year history of bilateral knee pain secondary to JIA faced a unique challenge: bilateral knee autofusion. Radiographs revealed severe bilateral contractures, erosive changes, and autofusion, prompting the decision for simultaneous total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). Evaluation at 1-year postoperatively showed significant improvements in function, pain, and activities of daily living. Conclusion: This case provides insight into outcomes of simultaneous TKAs in the context of autofusion, highlighting the procedure's viability in resolving debilitating knee conditions, even in the presence of complex factors such as JIA.

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autofusionjuvenile idiopathic arthritisSimultaneous total knee arthroplasties

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PMCPMC11823862

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