Abstract The number of revision total knee arthroplasty procedures is on the increase, and the modern-day arthroplasty surgeon must be equipped to deal with this growing challenge. Every revision can…
Abstract With traditional ‘off-the-shelf’ implants for knee replacement surgery, 15–20% of patients end up unhappy with their knee. At least part of the reason for this may be the significant…
Abstract Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most common reason for early revision following total knee replacement surgery. It is associated with poor patient outcomes, prolonged inpatient stay, costly surgical…
Abstract Physiotherapy is a critical component in the multidisciplinary team approach to supporting patients to achieve optimal outcomes after the onset of knee osteoarthritis and progression to total knee replacement…
Abstract The National Joint Registry (NJR) of England and Wales was established in 2002 to collect, analyse and report high-quality data about joint replacement surgery. Submission of knee arthroplasty data…
Abstract With traditional ‘off-the-shelf’ implants for knee replacement surgery, 15–20% of patients end up unhappy with their knee. At least part of the reason for this may be the significant…
Abstract With improvements to implant design, a better understanding of patellofemoral biomechanics, and a sound understanding of the correct surgical indications, patellofemoral joint replacement (PFR) has become an attractive surgical option…
Abstract In the past decade, three distinct systems for addressing focal cartilage lesions in the knee through resurfacing have emerged, namely the Hemicap/Unicap, BioPoly and Episealer systems. These technologies provide…
Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a degenerative disease with complex pathophysiology which affects the whole joint, resulting in pain, stiffness and progressive functional limitation. It presents a significant…
Abstract Tibial plateau fractures are complex injuries commonly resulting from high-energy trauma in younger patients or low-energy falls in the elderly. They significantly impair knee function and overall quality of…
