Abstract
We report a unique case of a patient with type 2 congenital tibial deficiency and disabling knee osteoarthritis in whom a custom-made rotating hinge knee replacement was successfully performed, allowing continued mobilisation with a below-knee prosthesis, thereby avoiding the need for an above-knee amputation.
Level of evidence Therapeutic study, Level IV.
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The authors acknowledge the contribution made by Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd and particularly Dr Paul Unwin.
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McGrath, A., Sewell, M.D., Datta, G. et al. Custom-made rotating hinge total knee replacement in a patient with congenital tibial deficiency avoids the need for amputation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 20, 2476–2479 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1916-7
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