Outcomes of isolated patellofemoral arthroplasty.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Daniel C Wascher reports a relationship with International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine that includes: board membership. Daniel C. Wascher, M.D. Deputy Editor - American Journal of Sports Medicine Associate Editor - Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 8. J Pak Med Assoc. 2006 Oct;56(10):456-60. Revision knee arthroplasty. Riaz S(1), Umar M. Author information: (1)The University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a satisfactory procedure regarding functional outcome and pain relief. The ever increasing number of total knee arthroplasties and expanding indications have led to a high number of revisions. The principles of revision arthroplasty are to understand the cause of failure, adequate surgical exposure, restoration of limb alignment, achieving appropriate soft tissue balance, correct implant alignment, restoration of joint line and a good range of motion. The literature on revision TKA is diverse and is not conclusive in many aspects. The results of revision surgery are not as good as the primary TKA with main causes being increased polyethylene wear, aseptic loosening, malalignment of components, instability, extensor mechanism problems, infection and stiffness. Revision knee Arthroplasty is not a repeat primary Arthroplasty but it is a technically and economically demanding procedure and its successful performance requires thorough preoperative planning, adherence to the principles of revision knee arthroplasty, availability of diverse implant options and adequate bone graft.