Santiago Vedoya

Dr, British Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Publications

• Case Reports
  A new classification for the valgus knee related to total knee arthroplasty and implant selection
  Author(s): Santiago Vedoya*
  
  Background: We propose a novel classification for valgus knee deformity related to total knee arthroplasty, developed by evaluation of conventional and stress radiographs, clinical examination and a retrospective level 2 analysis of the implants selected for the treatment of valgus knees in a single institution. Methods: This study includes the analysis of 335 total knee arthroplasties evaluated with AP standing and stress radiographs and clinical examination. The anatomical knee axis and the radiographs were measured by 2 different knee surgeons to determine the interobserver reliability. Results: This new classification of valgus knees, focused on joint wear, stability and ligament sufficiency was developed in order to understand and define the knee types and relate them to the imp.. Read More»