Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Disruption of the extensor mechanism is the principal source of complications following total knee arthroplasty. Consequently, substantial attention has been paid to the various surgical approaches,…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: In response to the mechanical loosening, early wear, backside wear, and osteolysis, mobile-bearing technology was developed to lessen the constraints found in classic fixed-bearing knees and…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS A brief history of the development of modern total knee design is reviewed with an emphasis on the early split between cruciate retaining and cruciate substituting…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Soft tissue balancing during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an important step for optimizing the outcome of the procedure and providing a stable, durable joint. Soft…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The surgical technique in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has continued to evolve from the initial techniques of the modern total knee replacement as described by John…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Successful evaluation of the painful total knee arthroplasty directs treatment by providing the clinician with a specific diagnosis. Common diagnoses include loosening, infection, instability, component failure,…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The results of unicondylar knee arthroplasty in the 1980s and 1990s were not very successful and the surgical procedure became unpopular in the United States. Repicci…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS In this chapter, we discuss the current status of patellofemoral (PF) arthroplasty. The background, including indications, and appropriate workup are described, as well as design issues…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The goals of osteotomy about the knee are to improve lower extremity alignment, relieve pain, and possibly slow down the progression of arthritis. Osteotomy attempts to…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Routine arthroscopic debridement is not indicated for all patients with osteoarthritis. Considerable level 4 evidence supports some relief from arthroscopy, but some level 1 through 4…
