Abstract
Varus deformity, the most common deformity caused by osteoarthritis of the knee, involves asymmetric wear of the medial cartilage and eventually the bone. Ligamentous structures can be involved, potentially leading to a fixed deformity with a contracture. Alternatively, varus deformity can be correctable with application of a valgus force. It is important to distinguish these two, as treatment options differ. The approach to evaluation and management of varus deformed knees is similar to other manifestations of osteoarthritis; however, varus knees require special attention as these patients may benefit from different interventions at different timing than other knee deformities or nondeformed pathologic knees. Varus deformity may complicate primary or revision total knee arthroplasty.
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Penrose, C.T., Barrington, J.W. (2015). Complex Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Management of Varus Knee. In: Springer, B., Curtin, B. (eds) Complex Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18350-3_1
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