title: [Lateral approach of the knee with tibial tubercle osteotomy for prosthetic surgery].
abstract: The authors describe a lateral approach to the knee associated with a tibial tubercle osteotomy and a plasty using the fat pad to provide a complete closure of the wound. This lateral approach has been performed successfully in 98 cases, with only 3 skin necrosis. It offers a large exposure of the joint, facilitates placement of tibial component trial fit, and allows the self centering of the quadriceps patellar-tendon mechanism at the end of the intervention. The lateral approach disputable in case of genu varum is recommended in all cases of genu valgum or important deformities.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Régional et Universitaire d'Amiens, Hôpital Nord.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mertl
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Jarde
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Blejwas
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vives
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: L'abord latéral du genou avec relèvement de la tubérosité tibiale pour la chirurgie prothétique.