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The difficult knee: severe varus and valgus.
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2003 NovCO

Abstract

To correct severe varus or valgus deformity, the surgeon must have clear knowledge of the location, orientation, and physical characteristics of the soft tissue structures that provide stability to the knee. Correct ligament balance restores proper load transfer across the knee and minimizes polyethylene wear. The failure to adequately release contracted ligaments or the overzealous release of ligaments will result in instability and secondary accelerated wear of a total knee implant. I describe several methods of selective ligament release of the contracted soft tissues that contribute to fixed varus and valgus deformity.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Engh GA
Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, Alexandria, VA 223007, USA.

MeSH

Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeHumansJoint Deformities, AcquiredKnee JointLigaments, Articular

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

14646739

Citation

Engh, Gerard A.. "The Difficult Knee: Severe Varus and Valgus." Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2003, pp. 58-63.
Engh GA. The difficult knee: severe varus and valgus. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2003.
Engh, G. A. (2003). The difficult knee: severe varus and valgus. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, (416), 58-63.
Engh GA. The Difficult Knee: Severe Varus and Valgus. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2003;(416)58-63. PubMed PMID: 14646739.
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