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Knee Joint

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris...

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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

Let's do a revision total knee arthroplasty.

Edward M Vasarhelyi¹, Steven J MacDonald, Craig J Della Valle

¹Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western University, London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada.

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|April 12, 2014

Summary

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Completing revision total knee arthroplasty involves many steps. This review details technical aspects, planning, exposure, component management, and addressing challenges like bone loss for successful outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Arthroplasty

Background:

Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) is a complex procedure.
Successful rTKA requires meticulous attention to detail and management of potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of the technical steps involved in revision total knee arthroplasty.
To discuss strategies for reoperative planning, surgical exposure, component management, and addressing common challenges.

Main Methods:

Review of technical details for each stage of rTKA.
Discussion of reoperative planning considerations.
Analysis of complex surgical exposure techniques.
Evaluation of component removal and prosthetic selection.
Examination of management strategies for bone loss, instability, and extensor mechanism issues.

Main Results:

Successful rTKA depends on a thorough understanding of each surgical step.
Effective reoperative planning is crucial for managing complex cases.
Addressing bone loss, ligamentous instability, and extensor mechanism dysfunction are key to achieving stability and function.

Conclusions:

Mastery of technical details, strategic planning, and adept management of complications are essential for successful revision total knee arthroplasty.
This review serves as a valuable resource for arthroplasty surgeons undertaking rTKA.