Fig. 50.1 Bone and soft-tissue changes before revision surgery. As the implants fail and migrate into the supporting bone, the capsule, ligaments, and quadriceps mechanism all adapt and develop permanent…
Chen et al. investigated the clinical value of physical therapy for postoperative outcome after TKR [8]. They assigned patients to one of three physical therapy groups: 1. Start within 2…
Fig. 1 AP and lateral view of the right knee. Significant osteolyses was shown on both the femur and tibia (Arrows) Fig. 2 The long leg-X-ray showed significant varus malalignment…
Fig. 31.1 Example of a hybrid SPECT/CT system consisting of a 16-slice CT and a dual-head gamma camera SPECT/CT is a hybrid imaging modality that combines a 3D scintigraphy (SPECT)…
Question Reason What was the original indication for surgery? Postoperative pain may be due to another underlying pathology, e.g., RA, Paget’s disease Was navigation used? Pin insertion sites may give…
Fig. 29.1 AP radiograph showing (a) mechanical and (b) anatomical alignment and (c) weight-bearing axis [ Table 29.1 Differences, pros and cons between the mechanical and anatomical axes of the…
Fig. 48.1 From left to right: First-generation, second-generation, and third-generation mixing systems, respectively. A liquid monomer and powder are both provided by the supplier Fig. 48.2 Polymerization process of the…
Problem Solution Oversizing ap Anterior referencing Overstuffing of flexion gap, reduced ROM, stiffness Downsize femoral component 1. Add more flexion to fill flexion gap 2. Recut distal femur 2…
Fig. 58.1 (a, b) Trabecular metal fixed to the cortical remnants of the patella and a dome-shaped polyethylene button is fixed on Fig. 58.2 Lateral view of a patient after…
1. A sinus tract communicating with the prosthesis 2. A pathogen is isolated by culture from two separate tissue or fluid samples obtained from the affected prosthetic joint 3. Four…
