RECONSTRUCTION
P ITFALLS Contraindications include severe fixed deformities; anatomic abnormality, degeneration, or absence o…
P ITFALLS PS total knee replacement is not used when there is deficient collateral ligamentous support— it pro…
P ITFALLS Radicular pain from spinal disease Referred pain from the ipsilateral hip Peripheral vascular disea…
Introduction P ITFALLS Some contraindications that can assist with patient selection generally include compli…
DEFINITION Substantial bone loss and bone defects are among the most challenging problems faced by surgeons p…
Introduction Periprosthetic fractures remain problematic complications after total knee arthroplasty. The num…
P ITFALLS Correct rotational positioning of the femoral and tibial components is a prerequisite for a success…
Introduction Complete disruption or total dysfunction of the extensor mechanism of the knee is fortunately qu…
DEFINITION Acetabular bone deficiency may occur primarily (eg, dysplasia, inflammatory arthritis, or seronega…
Introduction Innovative techniques and alteration in instrument design have facilitated the safe and accurate…
DEFINITION Estimates indicate that by the year 2030, the volume of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) case…
Indications Relative indications for a cemented femoral stem include: Smaller, less active patients Dorr type…
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