Periprosthetic fractures are fractures that occur in association with an orthopaedic implant,
most often used for joint arthroplasty or fracture fixation. They are associated with significant …

Patellar complications are a source of poor total knee arthroplasty (TKA) outcomes that can
require re-operation or prosthetic revision. Complications can occur with or without patellar …

Total knee arthroplasty is a common operation for treating patients with end-stage knee
osteoarthritis and generally has a good outcome. There are several complications that may …

Demographic changes have resulted in an increase in the number of older patients
diagnosed with degenerative joint disease. Developments in the field of joint arthroplasty …

Fractures of the distal femur, proximal tibia, and patella that occur adjacent to a total knee
replacement may be very difficult to treat. Fixation options are compromised because of the …

Purpose Despite numerous well‐conducted studies and meta‐analyses, the management of
the patella during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. The aim of our study …

The management of patients with a painful total knee replacement requires careful
assessment and a stepwise approach in order to diagnose the underlying pathology …

Background and aim of the work: Periprosthetic knee fractures incidence is gradually raising
due to aging of population and increasing of total knee arthroplasties. Management of this …

Complications involving the knee extensor mechanism and patellofemoral joint occur in 1%
to 12% of patients following total knee arthroplasty and have major negative effects on …

Background The decision to resurface the patella as part of total knee arthroplasty may be
influenced by the surgeon's preference, education, training, tradition and geographic …