The Patellar Tendon Can Cause External Tibial Component Malrotation in Lateral Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty

Authors

Glenn J. Kerr, MD, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Patrick O'Toole, MD, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University
Eddie Wu, DO, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jess H. Lonner, MD, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USAFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-25-2015

Comments

Poster presented at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Las Vegas Nevada.

Abstract

Introduction:

The optimal rotational axis of the tibial component in lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) should be aligned parallel to the lateral tibial spine. However, the relatively lateral positions of the tibial tubercle and patellar tendon make the sagittal tibial cut in lateral UKA difficult and commonly predisposes to inadvertent external rotation of the tibial component. The purpose of this study was to quantify the potential rotational impact that occurs when aligning the anterior edge of the sagittal tibial cut with the lateral edge of the patellar tendon in lateral UKA.

Recommended Citation

Kerr, MD, Glenn J.; O'Toole, MD, Patrick; Wu, DO, Eddie; and Lonner, MD, Jess H., "The Patellar Tendon Can Cause External Tibial Component Malrotation in Lateral Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty" (2015). Rothman Institute Conference Posters. Paper 15.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/rothinsposters/15