[Errors and complications of total endoprosthesis of the knee joint with the prostheses "Waldemar Link"]

The article presents results of an analysis of errors and complications for total endoprosthesing different pathological states of the knee joint with prostheses "Waldemar Link". The causes of early and late complications were found. The authors have developed original means for prevention and treatment of them. The most acceptable conclusion was the recommendation to observe the principles of active surgical strategy and using the means of complex conservative therapy at different periods of rehabilitation of the patients.