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  • Title: Influence of Increased Posterior Tibial Slope in Total Knee Arthroplasty on Knee Joint Biomechanics: A Computational Simulation Study.
    Author: Kang KT, Koh YG, Son J, Kwon OR, Lee JS, Kwon SK.
    Journal: J Arthroplasty; 2018 Feb; 33(2):572-579. PubMed ID: 29017801.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The reconstructed posterior tibial slope (PTS) plays a significant role in restoring knee kinematics in cruciate-retaining-total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A few studies have reported the effect of the PTS on biomechanics. METHODS: This study investigates the effect of the PTS on tibiofemoral (TF) kinematics, patellofemoral (PF) contact stress, and forces at the quadriceps, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and collateral ligament after cruciate-retaining-TKA using computer simulations. The simulation for the validated TKA finite element model was performed under deep knee bend condition. All analyses were repeated from -3° to 15° PTS in increments of 3°. RESULTS: The kinematics on the TF joint translated increasingly posteriorly when the PTS increased. Medial and lateral contact points translated in posterior direction in extension and flexion as PTS increased. The maximum contact stress on the PF joint and quadriceps, and collateral ligament force decreased when the PTS increased. An implantation of the tibial plate with increased PTS reduced the PCL load. Physiologic insert movement led to an increasingly posterior position of the femur and reduced quadriceps force especially for knee flexion angles above high flexion (120°) when compared to TKA with a decreased slope of the tibial base plate. CONCLUSION: An increase in the PTS increased medial and lateral movements without paradoxical motion. However, an excessive PTS indicated progressive loosening of the TF joint gap due to a reduction in collateral ligament tension during flexion.
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