Presentation
Knee pain
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Coronal tibiofemoral subluxation
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Severe osteo-arthritic changes of the patella-femoral and tibio-femoral articulations in the form of marginal osteophytes, narrowing of tibio-femoral articulation and minimal subchondral bone sclerosis.
Coronal tibiofemoral (CTF) subluxation is also noted as a finding of osteoarthritis.
Case Discussion
Medial or lateral coronal tibiofemoral (CTF) subluxation is a common finding in knee osteoarthritis. It is classified as mild (<5 mm) moderate (<10 mm) and severe (>10 mm). Severe CTF subluxation is a contraindication for high tibial osteotomy.