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Introduction It is widely accepted that total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-established reconstructive procedure for end-stage knee joint disorders and satisfactory survival rates have been reported at 15 years follow up. 1 – 4
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Introduction Historically, problems with the patella have accounted for half of the poor outcomes from total knee arthroplasty (TKA). 1 This was in the early days when there was no trochlear extension to the femoral component and before
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recommended. Total knee arthroplasty Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is considered the gold standard treatment for patients with end-stage HA. TKA has been shown to significantly improve knee function, reduce pain and provide high patient satisfaction
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North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
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Classification of Diseases. 10 After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), pain severity plateaus at between three and six months after surgery, 11 , 12 and therefore chronic pain after TKA is best defined as pain that is present and bothersome at least three
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. There are currently three possible approaches to the patella during primary total knee arthroplasty: always resurface, never resurface, and selectively resurface. This last option is mainly dictated by pre and intraoperative findings such as preoperative
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Introduction Background Conventional total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-accepted, safe and cost-effective procedure for treating symptomatic end-stage knee osteoarthritis. 1 , 2 However, patient satisfaction remains an issue
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Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is, in essence, a resurfacing procedure, and should thus respect ligament tension in order to function properly. Failure mechanisms and indications for revision of TKA have shifted over time. In the
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Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a very successful operation that can deliver great patient satisfaction 1 , 2 with good implant survivorship. 3 Notwithstanding this, the number of revision TKAs is on the rise for a
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Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an established and highly effective treatment for patients with symptomatic end-stage knee osteoarthritis. 1 , 2 The procedure is performed in over 90,000 patients per year in the United
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Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains the most reliable and efficacious treatment for patients with osteoarthritis resistant to conservative therapies. The stiff knee is a postoperative complication occurring in 4–16% of patients
