Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has seen vast improvement over the past several decades with respect to implant design, improved polyethylene wear properties and advances in surgical technique, all of…
Introduction Extensor mechanism injuries after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are dramatic and can occur in up to 12% of all TKAs. Injuries to the extensor mechanism can occur at the…
Introduction Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) was first introduced as an alternative to tibial osteotomy for unicompartmental osteoarthritis in the 1970s. , Inconsistent early outcomes diminished enthusiasm at a time when…
Introduction Isolated patellofemoral joint (PFJ) arthritis affects ∼10% of the population over the age of 40, with a mean age of onset reported between 40 and 55 years old. There…
Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been shown to be an effective and reliable treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. This factor, combined with an aging population, has resulted…
Introduction Neurovascular injury is a rare, but distressing and debilitating complication of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Arthroplasty surgeons must take an active role in understanding the risk factors and have…
Introduction The integrity of the collateral ligaments is critical to knee joint stability and proper kinematics following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Instability following TKA can be the source of…
Introduction When considering all of the steps involved with a total knee arthroplasty (TKA), placing the components in proper alignment and with appropriate balance may be the most important. An…
Introduction The importance of adequate exposure in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is critical to successful and safe surgery. Even a healthy native knee has a relatively limited soft-tissue envelope;…
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed for millions of patients on a global scale annually. In the United States, the projected increase in annual primary TKA in 2040 is 401%,…
