Chapter 10 Total Knee Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has unique features different from those encountered in patients with osteoarthritis. Through the…
Chapter 13 Sepsis and Total Knee Arthroplasty Sepsis occurring after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a disastrous complication. I have been most fortunate in my career that so far, after…
Chapter 8 Flexion Contracture Associated with Total Knee Arthroplasty A fixed flexion contracture can result from several disease processes, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and posttraumatic arthritis. Often a common pathway…
Chapter 12 Bilateral Simultaneous Total Knee Arthroplasty Because arthritis of the knee has a significant incidence of bilaterality, both patients and surgeons often consider the possibility of bilateral simultaneous total…
Chapter 18 Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients are rightfully trying to become more educated about their surgery and recovery. They often obtain (mis)information on the Internet or…
