Algorithm Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a reliable and reproducible procedure for treatment of the arthritic knee. Despite generally successful outcomes, some patients experience clinical failure with symptoms of pain and impaired function. Although the impact of this failure…
Introduction In the patient with a failed total knee replacement (TKA), imaging modalities represent an integral part of diagnostic evaluation. As joint replacement arthroplasty becomes more common with the aging population and implant longevity improves, the number of patients requiring…
Algorithm The algorithm presents a flow chart of temporal events and suggested etiology. Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a successful and durable procedure for management of the painful arthritic knee. The literature demonstrates more than 90% survivorship at 20…