Varus-Valgus Constraint in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Short-Term Solution but Will It Last?

Prostheses with varus-valgus constraint (VVC) are increasingly utilized in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to address coronal malalignment and instability though little is known regarding the association between added constraint and aseptic loosening. We sought to systematically review the literature for reports of VVC in primary TKA and meta-analyze clinical results and implant survival.

Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - October 4, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Robert J. Avino, David C. Landy, Connor A. King, John M. Martell Source Type: research