The Triple Varus Knee: A Case Presentation.

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Conflict of interest statement: One or more of the authors has declared the following potential conflict of interest or source of funding: J.J.G. has received support for education from Arthrex, Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, Smith & Nephew, and Great Lakes Orthopedics; a grant from Arthrex; and hospitality payments from Stryker. V.M. has received educational grants from Smith & Nephew, Arthrex, and DePuy/Synthes; consulting and speaking fees from Smith & Nephew; speaking fees from Synthes GmbH; is a board member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS); and is deputy editor-in-chief of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (KSSTA). AOSSM checks author disclosures against the Open Payments Database (OPD). AOSSM has not conducted an independent investigation on the OPD and disclaims any liability or responsibility relating thereto. 15. Orthopade. 2014 Oct;43(10):875-6, 878-82. doi: 10.1007/s00132-014-3012-9. [Medial unicondylar knee replacement]. [Article in German] Lorbach O(1), Pape D, Mosser P, Kohn D, Anagnostakos K. Author information: (1)Klink für Orthopädie, Universität des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Straße, Geb. 38, 66421, Homburg (Saar), Deutschland, olaf.lorbach@gmx.de. BACKGROUND: Unicondylar knee replacement (UKA) is a viable alternative to high tibial osteotomy (HTO) and total knee replacement in the treatment of medial osteoarthritis of the knee. With the correct indication, the results of UKA and HTO are comparable. RESULTS: In comparison with the results of total knee replacements, UKA leads to faster rehabilitation, superior postoperative range of motion, and higher postoperative activity levels. Despite the excellent long-term results, the survival rate is inferior to the results of total knee replacement. The major causes for failure are progression of osteoarthritis in the lateral and patellofemoral joint as well as the loosening of the tibial component. CONCLUSION: The conversion to total knee replacement can mostly be performed without problems. However, the expected results are inferior to primary total knee replacement and the reported revision rates are higher. DOI: 10.1007/s00132-014-3012-9