Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been shown to be an effective and reliable treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. This factor, combined with an aging population, has resulted in an increasing incidence of this procedure, which is expected…
Introduction Neurovascular injury is a rare, but distressing and debilitating complication of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Arthroplasty surgeons must take an active role in understanding the risk factors and have knowledge of the anatomy that plays a pivotal role in…
Introduction The integrity of the collateral ligaments is critical to knee joint stability and proper kinematics following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Instability following TKA can be the source of residual pain and swelling. It is also a leading cause…
Introduction When considering all of the steps involved with a total knee arthroplasty (TKA), placing the components in proper alignment and with appropriate balance may be the most important. An unstable knee can lead to persistent pain, effusions, and difficulty…
Introduction The importance of adequate exposure in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is critical to successful and safe surgery. Even a healthy native knee has a relatively limited soft-tissue envelope; the compromised knee is unforgiving and requires patience and meticulous…
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed for millions of patients on a global scale annually. In the United States, the projected increase in annual primary TKA in 2040 is 401%, based on the National Inpatient Sample database. The increasing numbers…
Introduction Osteoarthritis is a slowly progressive degenerative disorder that involves damage to joint cartilage, structural changes in the bone, and inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the joint. Osteoarthritis of the knee is the most prevalent form of osteoarthritis, symptomatically…
Introduction The popularity of same-day discharge total joint arthroplasty (TJA) continues to increase, as does the number of these procedures being performed at freestanding ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). , These procedures are being performed successfully and safely both in the…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are surgical procedures that have been shown to improve pain, function, and quality of life. However, these procedures are notoriously painful, and postoperative recovery can be challenging. Aside from patient…
Introduction Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is an effective procedure that relieves pain, restores function, and improves mobility in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. In 2014 alone, more than 400,000 TJAs were performed in the Medicare population, making it the most common…