The effects of advancement of the tibial tuberosity by inserting bony wedges was studied on cadaveric specimens of the knee. The geometry, the contact areas and the forces acting on the patellofemoral joint were investigated, and the forces acting on the tibiofemoral compartment were calculated. A 1 cm advancement was found to be optimal in reducing the high patellofemoral joint forces occurrin...

OBJECTIVE To analyze and describe the distance from the popliteal artery to three specific areas of the proximal region of the tibia, with the knee extended, by means of magnetic resonance. METHODS Images of 100 knees of patients who underwent magnetic resonance examinations were analyzed. The location of the popliteal artery was measured in three different areas of the posterior proximal reg...

We carried out three total knee replacements with proximal realignment in two patients with severe osteoarthritis of the knee and congenital dislocation of the patella. During the operation, the femur and the tibia were cut according to the recommendations of the manufacturer of the implant. The femoral component was placed in external rotation and the centre of the tibial component aligned in ...

BACKGROUND Delayed or incomplete fasciotomy may result in limb loss or even death in severe polytrauma.1 The angiosomal blood supply of the anterior compartment renders it particularly vulnerable if not correctly decompressed.2 Swelling and local trauma distort anatomy significantly, making it possible to ‘miss’ the intended compartment without some simple means of double-checking. The anterior...

According to Brunel et al., the main complication of the technique is the risk of cracking or fracture of the tibial tuberosity. In this event the authors recommend conversion of the Maquet technique to the traditional TTA, as cerclage wires do not provide sufficient stability. Barthelemy et al. [8] reported the risk factors, complications, and owner satisfaction with the Maquet technique in 10...

Objective The primary aim of this study is to compare tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TTTG) distance in patients with or without knee osteoarthritis. Additionally, the variability of tibial tubercle according to trochlear groove was evaluated. Materials and Methods In this retrospective cohort study, TTTG distance was measured with two different methods on magnetic resonance (MR) images. ...

OBJECTIVES This in vitro study evaluated three modified techniques of tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA). Loads to failure were calculated for each technique. METHODS A 9 mm TTA procedure was performed in the tibiae of dogs weighing between 32 and 38 kg. In group 1 (n = 12), the distal part of the tibial crest was left attached to the tibia by the cranial cortex, and a figure-of-eight wire w...

Background: Morphometric evaluation of Gerdy’s tubercle located on upper end tibia has very significant role in orthopedics for the treatment and surgeries total knee replacement. A triangular facet known as is lateral tibial condyle. Aim: To analyze evaluate variations size, shape, prominence localization dry human bones. Study Design: Cross sectional morphological study Place Duration Study: ...

Abstract The aim of this article was to report surgical and medical management, evaluate complications outcome dogs treated for refractory infection after tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) with a one-stage revision surgery consisting implant removal replacement TTA cage. It retrospective case series. Seven cases were included in study. Loss the or crest fractures did not occur any case. One-s...

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