Windswept deformityによる高度変形膝に対して両側TKAを行った症例

Key Points

• To evaluate the outcomes of bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in a patient with windswept deformity and severe knee osteoarthritis.
• Case report of an 81-year-old female with knee pain and deformity due to windswept deformity.
• Bilateral total knee arthroplasty performed, starting with the left knee due to concerns of cross-leg formation.
• Post-operative rehabilitation assessed over a one-year follow-up period.
• Patient regained mobility and was able to walk independently by one year post-surgery.
• Significant improvement in range of motion observed within two months of surgery.
• Initial concerns regarding surgical approach appeared valid, as pain management and rehabilitation were challenging.

Abstract