Publisher's Synopsis
Written by leading experts in total knee arthroplasty, this volume is a technique-oriented "how-to" guide to revision of failed arthroplasties. The book is sharply focused on the practical skills the surgeon needs to evaluate a failed knee replacement and safely and successfully reconstruct the joint. More than 500 illustrations--including 188 full-color photographs--complement the detailed descriptions of surgical procedures.The book describes the clinical and radiological evaluation of a painful total knee arthroplasty and presents techniques for correcting specific problems, such as malalignments, severe bone loss, medial collateral ligament loss, extensor mechanism loss, and infection. Complete information is provided on all surgical techniques, components, and reconstructive adjuncts that are now in the orthopaedist's armamentarium, including use of stems, bone grafting, constrained components, allografts, and free flaps. The authors offer advice on preventing and managing intraoperative and postoperative complications. A section on salvage of a failed total knee replacement is also included.
