Continuous passive mobilisation following total knee replacement: A retrospective review

[Total knee replacement following high tibial osteotomy].

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The objective of the study was to find out to what extent anatomical changes due to high osteotomy of the tibia affect knee function after total knee arthroplasty. MATERIAL Of the patients with knee osteoarthritis treated by cemented total PFC prostheses in 1995, two groups were selected. Group I consisted of 50 patients who had knee replacement without previous tibial os...

Severe Heterotopic Ossification following Total Knee Replacement

Although the incidence of minor heterotopic ossification is probably higher than what is usually expected, severe heterotopic ossification (HO) is an extremely rare event following total knee replacement surgery. We present the case of a 66-year-old woman who initially had achieved an excellent range of motion following bilateral uncemented rotating platform total knee replacement, before prese...

OPEN PATELLA PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE AFTER TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURES

Patient outcomes following tricompartmental total knee replacement. A meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE To provide estimates of patient outcomes following tricompartmental knee replacement and to examine variation in outcomes due to patient and prosthesis characteristics. DATA SOURCES English-language articles identified through a computerized literature search and bibliography review. STUDY SELECTION Studies were included if they enrolled 10 or more patients at the time of initial ...

Acute Metallosis Following Total Knee Replacement – A Case Report

INTRODUCTION Metallosis involving the knee joint most often results from metal-on-metal contact late in the life of a failing implant following polyethylene wear. We report a case of acute metallosis following knee arthroplasty in a previously healthy 59-year old male. CASE REPORT In June 2011, the patient underwent left knee arthroplasty for severe osteoarthritis with necrosis and bone edema...