Total knee replacement in a patient with quadriceps paresis secondary to polio: A case report

Abstract

Poliomyelitis has created devastating complications and altered the physical, socioeconomic lives of patients suffering from it. Commonly it causes flaccid paresis or paralysis. Osteoarthritis can develop in knees of these patients over the years. Generally absent Quadriceps function is contraindication for total knee replacement. Here, we describe a case of middle aged female patient who underwent knee replacement using hinged implant for severe osteoarthritis of knee joint. At 6 month follow up patient reported excellent painless mobility.