Failure of the rotating-hinge knee megaprosthesis

Min-Yao Chuang1, Ting-Kuo Chang, Chang-Hung Huang

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

The Journal of Arthroplasty
|November 14, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Rotating hinge knee prostheses are increasingly used for complex knee conditions. A rare failure case highlights the risk of medial collateral ligament insufficiency, suggesting surgical modifications to prevent complications.