Midflexion Instability in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Matthew Nagle; Aaron Glynn

doi:10.1055/s-0039-1678537

The Journal of Knee Surgery, Table of Contents

J Knee Surg 2020; 33(05): 459-465
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1678537

Original Article

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Midflexion Instability in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Matthew Nagle

¹Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Co. Meath, Republic of Ireland

,

Aaron Glynn

²Department of Orthopedics, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Co. Meath, Republic of Ireland

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Abstract

Instability is one of the most common causes of failure in total knee arthroplasty. Traditionally, it has been classified into three types: extension instability, flexion instability, and hyperextension instability. More recently, a fourth type of instability has been proposed, namely “midflexion instability” (MFI). Whether MFI is distinct from the aforementioned types of instability is contentious, and at present, the condition is yet to be clearly defined. This article reviews the current literature and identifies the best available evidence relevant to the concept of MFI. Our aim is to present an overview of the proposed causes and mechanisms for MFI. By doing so, we also aim to provide a focus on how MFI presents, whether it is indeed a discrete form of instability, and if it influences clinical results.

Keywords

midflexion - total knee arthroplasty - modes of failure - instability

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