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ArticleArthroplasty today2026

Managing Knee Arthrodesis Conversion to Arthroplasty in a Young Patient: Surgical Strategy, Challenges, and Functional Recovery After 1 Year.

Aurimas Sirka, Gintare Lukoseviciute, Tomas Kadusauskas, Donatas Daublys, Aurelijus Domeika, Rimtautas Gudas, Augustinas Rimkunas

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Aurimas SirkaDepartment of Orthopedics, Kaunas Hospital of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Gintare LukoseviciuteDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Kaunas Clinics, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Tomas KadusauskasDepartment of Orthopedics, Kaunas Hospital of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Donatas DaublysInstitute of Mechatronics, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Aurelijus DomeikaInstitute of Mechatronics, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Rimtautas GudasDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Kaunas Clinics, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Augustinas RimkunasDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Kaunas Clinics, Kaunas, Lithuania.

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Abstract

Conversion of knee arthrodesis to total knee arthroplasty is a technically demanding procedure, particularly in young patients with a history of trauma and infection. This report outlines the surgical strategy and 1-year functional outcome of a 24-year-old patient who underwent total knee arthroplasty 4 years after knee fusion. Management included soft tissue reconstruction, tibial tubercle osteotomy, gastrocnemius flap coverage, and rotating hinge knee implantation. At 1-year follow-up, the patient showed marked clinical improvement, with improved in KOOS and WOMAC scores, pain relief, and quality of life. Markerless 3D kinematic gait analysis was also performed post-conversion. This report describes key surgical considerations and preoperative work-up for the successful conversion of knee arthrodesis to arthroplasty.

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Case reportConversionKnee arthrodesisKnee fusionTotal knee arthroplasty

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