MCL-laxity in valgus knee deformity before and after closing wedge high tibial osteotomy

MCL-laxity in valgus knee deformity before and after closing wedge high tibial osteotomy - MCL-laxity after CW-HTO

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON44060

Enrollment

Registered

2016-01-22

Start date

2015-07-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

bow-leg x-leg

Interventions

Collateral Ligament

High Tibial Osteotomy

Instability

Laxity

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Symptomatic valgus malalignment located in the proximal (high) tibia 2. Indication of a CWHTO, based on the severity of the complaints and the observed deformity according to Paley (2002) 3. Age 18-65 yr 4. No knee ligament laesions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. previous MCL surgery 2. previous ipsilateral total hip replacement 3. BMI greater than 30 4. Valgus malalignment for which the orthopaedic surgeon does not see an indication for CWHTO

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study parameter is the difference in radiologically measured joint opening (in degrees) on the medial and lateral side of the knee when testing the MCL and LCL tension laxity in extension and flexion before and after a CWHTO.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary study parameter is the difference in patient*s subjectively experienced varus/valgus instability before and after a CWHTO.	—

Countries

The Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)