Proximal fibula osteotomy as an alternative to TKA and HTO in late-stage varus type of knee osteoarthritis.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Knee osteoarthritis has a high prevalence in Indonesia. Aim of this research is knowing the outcome of knee osteoarthritis patient after PFO procedure. Data collected and analyzed in hospitals in Surabaya from July to December 2017. This study compares preoperative and postoperative outcome on radiological evaluation, patient satisfaction, and clinical function. The study includes 15 patients. Radiological evaluation on Tibiofemoral Angle and Joint Space Ratio increases significantly. Patient satisfaction evaluation using SF12 significantly improve. Evaluation using KOOS and Oxford Knee Score also increase significantly. PFO could become an alternative treatment for last stage knee osteoarthritis.
Anatomy
- knee