| Autor: |
Adam J. Taylor, MD, William Carpenter, MD, Robert P. Runner, MD |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Arthroplasty Today, Vol 11, Iss , Pp 25-31 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2352-3441 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.artd.2021.07.009 |
| Popis: |
Blount disease is an acquired, asymmetrical disorder of proximal tibial growth that results in a complex three-dimensional proximal tibial deformity, with tibial varus being the dominating feature. Although the exact pathophysiology is unknown, Blount disease is separated into 2 clinical variants, infantile and adolescent, based on the onset of symptoms occurring before or after the age of 10 years. If recognized and treated early, affected patients generally have a favorable prognosis; however, if neglected, it can lead to progressive malalignment and premature osteoarthritis. We present a patient with bilateral neglected Blount disease who underwent successful bilateral total knee arthroplasty performed in a staged fashion using a gap balancing technique with constrained condylar knee implants. |
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