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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 17. Acta Biomed. 2017 Jun 7;88(2S):112-117. doi: 10.23750/abm.v88i2-S.6521. Varus-valgus constrained implants in total knee arthroplasty: indications and technique. Adravanti P(1), Vasta S. Author information: (1). info@paoloadravanti.com. Total knee arthroplasty is a successful operation that significantly improves patient's quality of life. However, studies demonstrated as only 82% to 89% of patients are satisfied with their surgery, being the other disappointed with regard to their expectations. Two to 5.7% of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) require revision within 5 years. Both complex primary cases and revision TKA often necessitate for a higher degree of constrain than cruciate retaining or postero-stabilized implant design. In the 1970s varus-valgus constrained (VVC) or semi-constrained implants have been developed by Insall and associates from the PS design, which provide varus-valgus stability preserving a fair amount of host bone. VVC TKAs allows for a small amount of movement in the coronal, antero-posterior and axial planes. In this paper, the authors give an overview of the indications, outcomes and technique for varus-valgus constrained implants, both in the setting of primary and revision knee arthroplasty. DOI: 10.23750/abm.v88i2-S.6521 PMCID: PMC6178999