Common complications of total knee arthroplasty

The success of a total joint arthroplasty is contingent on a clear understanding of the potential complications of the procedure. This Instructional Course Lecture presents a review of specific problems related to wound-healing, neurovascular injuries, infections, thromboembolic disease, the extenso...

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Published in:Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 1997-02, Vol.79 (2), p.278-311
Main Authors: AYERS, D. C, DENNIS, D. A, JOHANSON, N. A, PELLEGRINI, V. D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Orthopedic surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:The success of a total joint arthroplasty is contingent on a clear understanding of the potential complications of the procedure. This Instructional Course Lecture presents a review of specific problems related to wound-healing, neurovascular injuries, infections, thromboembolic disease, the extensor mechanism, stiffness, and periprosthetic fractures to provide the reader with a clear understanding of ways to avoid and treat these common complications.
ISSN:0021-9355
1535-1386
DOI:10.2106/00004623-199702000-00018