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Is TKR Possible For Patients With Angular Deformity Of Knee With Osteoarthritis?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Question: My mother is 79. She has a history of fibular hemimelia, which is mild (she has about 2/3 of her fibula) but has a leg length discrepancy of about 1.5 inches on the right. She has never worn lifts in her shoe. Her knee is bothering her a lot these days and X-rays show bone on bone in the joint. The joint is also angled about 20 degrees laterally from horizontal. I am wondering if a joint replacement is possible and if there are specialists who deal with this type of deformity on a regular basis.
I am an emergency physician so feel free to use medical terms in your response.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes Total knee replacement is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your mother have osteoarthritis of knee with angulation deformity at knee due to fibular hemimelia. Yes TKR ( total knee replacement) is possible in this condition. Orthopedic surgeon do this operation. You can consult Orthopedic surgeon in your area. I can serve you better if you can upload her x rays . You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Is TKR Possible For Patients With Angular Deformity Of Knee With Osteoarthritis?

Brief Answer: Yes Total knee replacement is possible. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your mother have osteoarthritis of knee with angulation deformity at knee due to fibular hemimelia. Yes TKR ( total knee replacement) is possible in this condition. Orthopedic surgeon do this operation. You can consult Orthopedic surgeon in your area. I can serve you better if you can upload her x rays . You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.