Exposure and implant removal in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty can be particularly difficult secondary to the loss of tissue elasticity and the overall thickening of the capsular envelope surrounding the knee. It is important to avoid damaging the bone and soft tissue during the exposure and implant removal. The chapter describes step by step the different surgical approaches and techniques for the implant removal.
Revision Total Knee Replacement Exposure and Implant RemovalTechniques in Orthopaedics. 26(2):74-83, June 2011.
ROSSI, Roberto;Bonasia Davide Edoardo;
2011-01-01
Abstract
Exposure and implant removal in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty can be particularly difficult secondary to the loss of tissue elasticity and the overall thickening of the capsular envelope surrounding the knee. It is important to avoid damaging the bone and soft tissue during the exposure and implant removal. The chapter describes step by step the different surgical approaches and techniques for the implant removal.
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