Total knee arthroplasty in long standing post-traumatic isolated bony ankylosis of patellofemoral joint

Publication date: Available online 23 October 2017 Source:Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery Author(s): Narinder Kumar, Pankaj Poswal Conversion of a fused knee to a total knee arthroplasty is seldom done at most of the orthopaedic centers globally due to high level of expertise required as well as high risk of complications. Conversion of long standing isolated patellofemoral bony fusion to total knee arthroplasty has not been reported in literature till now and one such case is being reported with successful outcome. The management of this case of isolated post-traumatic patellofemoral fusion is briefly described and various precautions required to be observed as well as a few surgical tips are discussed to obtain a successful outcome in such a case. Though complication rates are high and post-operative recovery is relatively longer, the results of such a conversion can be extremely satisfying.
Source: Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research