Before revision: According to this protocol, an ideal patient is: Moderately active Between 40-60 years old Experiencing isolated medial joint line tenderness BMI <30 Malalignment <15° Tibia bone varus angle >5° Full range of motion in the knee Near-normal lateral and patellofemoral compartments without ligamentous instability A non-smoker External links 1.
After revision: Contraindications specified by ISAKOS are:Patients older than 65 Severe osteoarthritis of the medial compartment (Ahlback grade III or higher) Tricompartmental osteoarthritis Patellofemoral osteoarthritis Range of motion in the knee <120° Flexion contracture >5° Diagnosed inflammatory arthritis A large area of exposed bone on the tibial or femoral articular surface (> 15x15 mm) Heavy smokersAccording to this protocol, an ideal patient is: Moderately active Between 40-60 years old Experiencing isolated medial joint line tenderness BMI <30 Malalignment <15° Tibia bone varus angle >5° Full range of motion in the knee Near-normal lateral and patellofemoral compartments without ligamentous instability A non-smoker External links 1.