Application of extended tibia tubercle osteotomy in revision of total knee arthroplasty / 中华创伤杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the application of extended tibia tubercle osteotomy in revision of total knee arthroplasty. Methods Retrospective study was carried out in 12 cases that had received extended tibia tubercle osteotomy in Zhongshan Hospital from May 1998 to October 2002. Results After osteotomy, all knees were healed clinically and radiologically at 6th month postoperatively. Average range of joint motion increased from 79 degrees to 95 degrees. Average knee score improved from 60 to 85. Conclusion Extended tibia tubercle osteotomy can improve the exposure of operation and knee joint function.