Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Adequate surgical exposure is one of the keys to successful total knee arthroplasty. The approach selected is dependent on surgeon knowledge and experience, individual patient anatomy,…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Complications involving the patellofemoral joint are the most common reasons for revision surgery following total knee arthroplasty. Patellar maltracking is largely preventable, however, with accurate surgical…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Mobile-bearing technology has been available since the late 1970s for primary knee arthroplasty. The introduction of rotating platform technology in revision total knee arthroplasty affords the…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The classifications and the treatment of periprosthetic knee fractures will be discussed. These fractures are difficult to manage due to the presence and type of the…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Major bone loss around total knee arthroplasty is a frequent reconstructive challenge. Elimination of infection is critical. Contained defects can be reconstructed with morselized allograft or…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The incidence of stiffness following total knee arthroplasty is reported to be approximately 10%. The purpose of this chapter is to define a systematic approach toward…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Extensor mechanism rupture is a devastating complication after total knee arthroplasty. The decision to treat with a surgical procedure depends on identification of a functional loss…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Infection following primary total knee arthroplasty can be a potentially devastating complication. This chapter will provide information to the reader concerning ways to help prevent the…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Constrained knee prostheses are infrequently necessary in arthroplasty surgery. While providing essential mechanical stability in situations where a patient’s own ligaments have failed, the increased mechanical…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS There are a variety of proven surgical options available for nonarthroplasty treatment of symptomatic, high-grade chondral defects. While patient age, activity level, occupation, and comorbidities are…
