Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Practical Guide

This book provides a practical guide to revision total knee arthroplasty, which is a complex and challenging sub-specialist area with high failure rates. It covers surgical techniques for periprosthetic distal femur fractures and managing infections, as well as long-term outcome data to help readers develop a deep understanding of where a particular strategy may be most effective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The demand for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is expected to surge significantly, reaching up to 400% more than its current level, according to various estimates. This surge will inevitably lead to an increased demand for revision surgery as well. Revision TKA is a complex and challenging sub-specialty of arthroplasty, characterized by high failure rates, making it crucial to improve the outcomes of these procedures.

This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to successfully performing revision knee surgery in various scenarios. The chapters are organized into specific subject areas, covering step-by-step procedures for condylar revisions, salvage cases, and managing periprosthetic distal femur fractures and infections involving significant bone loss. Long-term outcome data is presented to help the reader understand the effectiveness of different strategies.

Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Practical Guide is an essential resource for orthopedic surgeons, residents, and fellows who are involved in the care of patients with revision knee surgery. It offers a practical approach to these complex procedures, enabling practitioners to deliver optimal results for their patients.

Weight: 545g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030812874
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021