Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis

Abstract Purpose The results of medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) according to age is inconclusive. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and failure of MOWHTO in patients < 55 years and > 65 years. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent MOWHTO from July 2009 to...

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Main Authors: Jae-Young Park, Jae-Hwa Kim, Jin-woo Cho, Min soo Kim, Wonchul Choi
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Knee Surgery & Related Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-024-00214-9
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Jae-Hwa Kim
Jin-woo Cho
Min soo Kim
Wonchul Choi
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Wonchul Choi
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description Abstract Purpose The results of medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) according to age is inconclusive. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and failure of MOWHTO in patients < 55 years and > 65 years. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent MOWHTO from July 2009 to August 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. 205 patients were considered for analysis. A 1-to-1 propensity score matched analysis to assess clinical outcomes scores including International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score and Lysholm score, radiologic outcomes, complication, and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) conversion between patients > 65 years and patients < 55 years was performed. Radiologic outcomes included Hip-Knee-Ankle (HKA) angle, Weight Bearing Line ratio (WBLR), posterior tibial slope (PTS), and Insall-Salvati (IS) ratio before and after surgery. Results The follow-up period was 50.4 months in patients > 65 years and 55.3 months in patients < 55 years. There was no significant difference in the preoperative and postoperative HKA angle, WBLR, PTS, IS ratio, IKDC score and Lysholm score between the two groups. The arthroscopic evaluation of cartilage did not show any statistically significant differences between the two groups. Regarding Minimal clinically important differences (MCID), in the 26% of the older group exceeded MCID of IKDC score; 45% of the older group exceeded MCID of Lysholm score. In the younger group, 24% exceeded MCID of IKDC score and 35% exceeded MCID of Lysholm score. In older group, there were 7 (11.3%) cases of TKA conversion while no TKA conversion was recorded in the younger group. (P = 0.007) The average time to TKA conversion was 67 months. (42 months to 90 months) Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed that the survival rate was 95.2% at 4 years in the older group. Conclusion Similar clinical results were obtained in patients over 65 years of age that were eligible for MOWHTO at minimum 2-year follow-up as in patients under 55 years of age. MOWHTO may be a viable option in older patients if proper indications are met. However, the risk of TKA conversion must be considered preoperatively and discussed with patients. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.
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spelling doaj.art-e87a19c900bb42b6899835f0d7ab5e6d2024-03-05T19:27:59ZengBMCKnee Surgery & Related Research2234-24512024-02-013611810.1186/s43019-024-00214-9Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysisJae-Young Park0Jae-Hwa Kim1Jin-woo Cho2Min soo Kim3Wonchul Choi4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHA University, CHA Bundang Medical CenterDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHA University, CHA Bundang Medical CenterDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHA University, CHA Bundang Medical CenterDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHA University, CHA Bundang Medical CenterDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHA University, CHA Bundang Medical CenterAbstract Purpose The results of medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) according to age is inconclusive. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and failure of MOWHTO in patients < 55 years and > 65 years. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent MOWHTO from July 2009 to August 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. 205 patients were considered for analysis. A 1-to-1 propensity score matched analysis to assess clinical outcomes scores including International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score and Lysholm score, radiologic outcomes, complication, and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) conversion between patients > 65 years and patients < 55 years was performed. Radiologic outcomes included Hip-Knee-Ankle (HKA) angle, Weight Bearing Line ratio (WBLR), posterior tibial slope (PTS), and Insall-Salvati (IS) ratio before and after surgery. Results The follow-up period was 50.4 months in patients > 65 years and 55.3 months in patients < 55 years. There was no significant difference in the preoperative and postoperative HKA angle, WBLR, PTS, IS ratio, IKDC score and Lysholm score between the two groups. The arthroscopic evaluation of cartilage did not show any statistically significant differences between the two groups. Regarding Minimal clinically important differences (MCID), in the 26% of the older group exceeded MCID of IKDC score; 45% of the older group exceeded MCID of Lysholm score. In the younger group, 24% exceeded MCID of IKDC score and 35% exceeded MCID of Lysholm score. In older group, there were 7 (11.3%) cases of TKA conversion while no TKA conversion was recorded in the younger group. (P = 0.007) The average time to TKA conversion was 67 months. (42 months to 90 months) Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed that the survival rate was 95.2% at 4 years in the older group. Conclusion Similar clinical results were obtained in patients over 65 years of age that were eligible for MOWHTO at minimum 2-year follow-up as in patients under 55 years of age. MOWHTO may be a viable option in older patients if proper indications are met. However, the risk of TKA conversion must be considered preoperatively and discussed with patients. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-024-00214-9High tibial osteotomyAgeOsteoarthritis
spellingShingle Jae-Young Park
Jae-Hwa Kim
Jin-woo Cho
Min soo Kim
Wonchul Choi
Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis
Knee Surgery & Related Research
High tibial osteotomy
Age
Osteoarthritis
title Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis
title_full Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis
title_fullStr Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis
title_full_unstemmed Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis
title_short Clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2-year follow-up: a propensity score matched analysis
title_sort clinical and radiological results of high tibial of osteotomy over the age of 65 are comparable to that of under 55 at minimum 2 year follow up a propensity score matched analysis
topic High tibial osteotomy
Age
Osteoarthritis
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-024-00214-9
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