Changes in the tibial strain after proximal fibular osteotomy: A biomechanical cadaveric study

Muslim, Muhammad Y. Ahmad and Draman, Mohd R. and Merican, Azhar M. and Chong, Desmond Y.R. (2022) Changes in the tibial strain after proximal fibular osteotomy: A biomechanical cadaveric study. Orthopedics, 45 (5). 314 -319. ISSN 01477447, DOI https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20220511-05.

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Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty surgery is an increasingly common procedure for the treatment of uni- and tricompartmental knee osteoarthritis, particularly in advanced stages and in the older population. Its usage is being extended to younger patients, where implant longevity is of concern. In the younger age group, especially with early disease, other options merit consideration. On the other hand, it may not be possible for elderly patients with medical comorbidities to undergo joint replacement surgery. Proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO) has recently been advocated to treat medial knee osteoarthritis. Although there have been clinical reports showing promising outcomes, the biomechanical basis of this procedure is still unclear. We performed a cadaveric study to investigate the effect of PFO on proximal tibial strain. Eight unpaired cadaveric lower limb specimens were loaded in compression at 2 times body weight. Strain gauges were mounted on various sites on the proximal tibia and fibula. After PFO, there was a significant increase in the lateral tibial strain adjacent to the proximal tibiofibular joint (P<.05). There was moderate effect size reduction in the anteromedial tibial strain as well as moderate effect size increase in the posterior tibial strain. The strain reduction seen at the anteromedial tibia can offer a possible explanation for symptomatic relief after PFO. However, the increase in the lateral and posterior tibial strain raises concern about long-term accelerated wear in these regions. © 2022 Slack Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Aged; Cadaver; Fibula; Humans; Knee Joint; Osteoarthritis, Knee; Osteotomy; Tibia
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Orthopaedic Surgery Department
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 01 Dec 2023 06:43
Last Modified: 01 Dec 2023 06:43
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/44039

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