In vivo detachment of a tibial stemmed component and subsequent extraction.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.knee.2012.10.013.
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Abstract
Revision knee arthroplasty may be complicated by bone loss and limited bone contact can lead to high stresses at the bone implant interfaces and subsequent loosening. We report an unusual case of loosening of a revision knee implant and the novel technique used for its extraction prior to further revision.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Knee Prosthesis
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Prosthesis Failure
Anatomy
- knee
- tibia