Diagnosis, Causes and Treatments of Instability Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
;
: 61-67, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-759136
ABSTRACT
Instability following total knee arthroplasty is one of the major causes of revision surgery. In most cases, it can be prevented by using an appropriate prosthesis and a good surgical technique. Particular attention should be given to confirmation of diagnosis for which thorough history taking, complete physical examination and radiographic evaluation are needed. With regard to treatment, identification of the etiology of instability is crucial for establishing proper treatment plans; instability would persist without correction of the cause of the initial instability. For successful revision surgery, balanced medio-lateral and flexion-extension gaps should be achieved. Constrained or rotating-hinge total knee prosthesis should also be considered as an alternative option for certain subsets of patients with instability.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Arthroplasty
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Prostheses and Implants
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Prosthesis Failure
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Diagnosis
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Knee
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Knee Prosthesis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Journal of Korean Knee Society
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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