An unusual complication of total knee arthroplasty.

Taylor, Emma; Koka, Ravi · J Arthroplasty · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This article describes an unusual complication of total knee replacement not previously described. It is easily avoided by plugging the femoral canal following instrumentation, a technique already described for reducing perioperative blood loss.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy