Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty

Mar 22, 2019 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty

Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: While at this time there is no consensus regarding the question whether to retain or resect the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in total knee arthroplasty, the…

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Surgical Exposure in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Mar 22, 2019 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Surgical Exposure in Total Knee Arthroplasty

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,…

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Patellofemoral Maltracking: Identification and Solutions

Mar 22, 2019 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Patellofemoral Maltracking: Identification and Solutions

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…

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