Anterior Slope Correction-Flexion Osteotomy in Traumatic Genu Recurvatum.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2022.01.007 and PMC identifier 9134481.
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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.