Anterior Slope Correction–Flexion Osteotomy in Traumatic Genu Recurvatum

ABSTRACT: A decreased posterior tibial slope has been associated with an increased risk of posterior cruciate ligament failure, anterior knee pain, and premature knee osteoarthritis. Trauma is a common cause of osseous genu recurvatum. Surgical management is recommended to correct the tibial slope and prevent knee pain and osteoarthritis progression. This article discusses our preferred treatment using a proximal tibial opening-wedge osteotomy for surgical management of genu recurvatum secondary to significant anterior tibial slope. Technique Video Video 1 Once the arthroscopic evaluation of the knee has been done using the standard medial and lateral portals, a 15-cm longitudinal anteromedial skin incision is made in line with the medial border of the patellar tendon, raising full-thickness subcuta

SUBMITTER: Ramos Marques N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9134481 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature