Arthrolysis and skeletal traction in treatment of knee ankylosis / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To sum up a new surgical method to treat knee ankylosis with skeletal traction following arthrolysis. Methods Skeletal traction through supracondyle of femur or through patella was applied for 48 patients with knee ankylosis after dissection of both intra and extra articular adhesion and quadricepsplasty. Results The follow up period ranged from 3 to 36 months. The flexion angles of the knee joint increased 70?to 105?in 34 patients. Conclusion Skeletal traction following arthrolysis to treat knee ankylosis can prolong the length of quadriceps,increase the flexion angle of the knee joint step by step and facilitate early functional recovery after operation.