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Patient profile: |
This 20-year old, extremely active man was injured in a motor vehicle accident in which he sustained an open fracture of the lateral femoral condyle. He suffered severe loss of the bone from the femur (lateral femoral condyle) in which 3/4 of the femoral condyle was missing with only the tibial-spine portion intact. He had a severe limp and his knee could not be stabilized in a brace. |
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Pre-operative diagnosis: |
Left lateral femoral condylar deficiency secondary to direct trauma with loss of the lateral femoral condyle |
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Surgical treatment: |
Unicompartmental knee replacement |
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Implant (prosthesis): |
New Jersey LCS™ uni-compartmental knee replacement |
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Surgical Outcome: |
After five months the patient walked unlimited distances without a limp and with no deformity. He has been involved in sporting activities including jet skiing and karate. He remains pain free with normal knee function over the past 16 years. |
