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 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 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 Anteromedial osteoarthritis is a common phenomenon in degenerative conditions of the knee. This limited wear pattern is contingent on a functioning anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament, and…
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…
Osteochondritis dissections of the knee is a challenging condition to treat in both skeletally-immature and mature individuals. Guiding treatment principles are the improvement of both the biology and stability of…
Patellar instability is a common problem in the pediatric population. When surgery is indicated, skeletal immaturity poses unique challenges due to the risk of deformity or limb length discrepancy if…
Introduction Tibial eminence fractures (TEFs) are common in pediatric patients, accounting for approximately 2%-5% of all pediatric knee injuries. , These fractures typically occur between the ages of 8-14 years…
