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Vascular complications of total knee arthroplasty. Report of three cases
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|January 1, 1987
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Acute arterial insufficiency after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) occurred in 0.03% of cases. Risk factors include arteriosclerotic disease and correcting severe knee flexion contractures. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for good outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Arthroplasty
Background:
- Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for severe knee arthritis.
- Complications, though rare, can significantly impact patient outcomes.
- Acute arterial insufficiency is a serious, albeit infrequent, complication following TKA.
Abstract:
A review of the Mayo Clinic experience between 1971 and 1986 revealed an incidence of acute arterial insufficiency following total knee arthroplasty of 0.03%. Preexisting arteriosclerotic disease and correction of extensive flexion contractures appear to predispose to this complication. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for satisfactory results.