THE bow deformity in knee increases with the increase in age. This causes excruciating pain to the patient. However, this knee bowing can be now cured with the help of surgical navigation. Such kind of first surgery in Central India was performed by Dr Aditya Bothra. “It is not possible to tell the success of a traditional method of surgery until the patient is able to walk on his feet, but this is possible in this navigation method which shows the accuracy during the surgery. A 40-year-old patient from Umrer had been suffering from bow knee (Called Ad Genu Varum) since birth and the last five years have been unbearable for her. However, the navigation assistance help us perform surgery with accuracy in the high tibial osteotomy,” said Dr Bothra. The patient had a Grade 3 Varus. Also she had extension deformity 1.5 degrees and the Varus deformity of 16 degrees. However, after the surgery, Varus was converted into Valgus of 3.0 degree which is the ideal point of correction.

 

The 2D X-rays are taken before surgery which decides the direction of the surgery. On the other hand, 3D structure is defined by updated real-time intelligence navigation. This surgery does not require the patient to have a knee transplant. It also increases the age of the knees. Also, due to the real intelligence in it, a 3D view of curvature is seen, which helps during the surgery. Also, during the surgery, instructions are given about its accuracy. “Many suffer from leg deformities from birth. However, it is possible to reduce the problem by taking care of it at the right age. Moreover, it is possible to control it in Grade 1 only after consulting a doctor in time. However, due to lack of awareness and information among citizens, patients reach Grade 2 and Grade 3. They also have to endure pain,” said Dr Bothra.