Current surgical strategies for total arthroplasty in valgus knee

Figure 1 Mechanical and anatomical axis of the normal and valgus knee with deformity less or more of 20˚.

Figure 2 Pre-operative images of different valgus knees.

Figure 3 Societe d’Orthopedie de l’Ouest valgus knee classification. SOO: Societe d’Orthopedie de l’Ouest.

Figure 4 Anterolateral approach with tibial tubercle osteotomy.

Figure 5 Treatment algorithm in valgus knee arthroplasty. MA: Medial approach; CR: Cruciate retaining; TTO: Tibial tubercle osteotomy; PS: Posterior stabilize; VVC: Varus-valgus constrained; CCK: Constrained condylar knee; ITB: Iliotibial band; LCL: Lateral collateral ligament; POP: Popliteus tendon; PLC: Posterolateral corner.

Figure 6 Pre- and Post-operative X-rays in valgus knee (18˚) with lateral approach and tibial tubercle osteotomy.