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Revision total knee arthroplasty.

R D Scott1

  • 1Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Successful revision total knee arthroplasty requires meticulous preoperative planning and specialized surgical tools. Surgeons must be prepared for challenges in alignment, stability, and bone stock restoration.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) presents unique challenges compared to primary TKA.
  • Restoring static alignment, stability, and addressing deficient bone stock are critical for successful outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline essential considerations and instrumentation for successful revision total knee arthroplasty.
  • To emphasize the importance of preoperative planning and surgeon preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing specialized instruments like femoral and tibial component extractors and a high-speed burr.
  • Employing posterior cruciate ligament-preserving prostheses when feasible, with options for increased constraint.
  • Availability of long-stemmed components for both femoral and tibial sides.

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Main Results:

  • Successful revision TKA is achievable with careful planning and appropriate equipment.
  • Allogeneic bone grafting from a bone bank is crucial for managing deficient bone stock.
  • Alternative techniques like bone screws, cement, custom-augmented components, and metal wedge spacers are vital.

Conclusions:

  • Meticulous preoperative planning is paramount for successful revision total knee arthroplasty.
  • Surgeons must possess a comprehensive toolkit, including specialized extractors, prostheses, and bone grafting or augmentation options.
  • Preparedness for bone stock deficiencies ensures optimal restoration of knee function.