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[Complications after total knee arthroplasty].

R Steffen1, R von Bremen-Kühne, Th Eppe

  • 1Marien-Krankenhaus, Klinik für Orthopädie.

Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|February 21, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed 321 total knee arthroplasties, finding 16.5% experienced complications. Deep vein thromboses, infections, and joint effusions were among the common issues requiring specific management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Complications
  • Arthroplasty Research

Context:

  • Prospective evaluation of 321 total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures.
  • Identification of postoperative courses deviating from the routine.
  • Analysis of complication rates and patient outcomes following TKA.

Purpose:

  • To prospectively evaluate the incidence and types of complications after total knee arthroplasty.
  • To detail the management strategies for various postoperative complications.
  • To assess the overall complication landscape in TKA patients.

Summary:

  • 16.5% of 321 TKA patients experienced complications, including deep vein thromboses (5.0%), deep infections (1.6%), joint effusions (3.7%), arthrofibrosis (4.4%), and wound complications (1.9%).
  • Management involved implant removal/reimplantation for infections, manipulation for arthrofibrosis, aspirations for effusions, and tailored approaches for wound issues.
  • Anticoagulation strategies varied based on thrombosis location, with heparin for distal clots and coumarins for femoral/popliteal clots.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial data on TKA complication rates for orthopedic surgeons and researchers.
  • Informs clinical decision-making regarding patient selection and postoperative care protocols.
  • Highlights the importance of individualized management for diverse postoperative complications in TKA.

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