Edited by two leading authorities in the field, this volume is a technique-oriented "how-to" guide to an increasingly performed procedure. This book has an in-depth approach for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and residents. More than 350 illustrations-60 in full color-complement detailed descriptions of surgical procedures. This book offers clinical pearls on topics such as diagnosis and evaluation, pre-op planning, surgical approach, revision technique, and post-op complications.

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James V. Bono, MD, and Richard D. Scott, MD, two leading authorities in the field, edited this invaluable how-to book on corrective surgery for failed total knee arthroplasty. The text has an in-depth, comprehensive approach geared for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and residents. All fundamental aspects of revision total knee arthroplasty and its complications are covered. More than 350 illustrations60 in full colorcomplement well-written explanations of general principles, surgical procedures, and special considerations. Top experts in orthopedics offer clinical pearls on topics such as diagnosis and evaluation, pre-op planning and component selection, surgical approach, revision technique, post-op complications, and salvage. Radiologists also detail the use of imaging for evaluation. Economics and reimbursement are addressed as well. Readers will find that this thorough and accurate book is an unprecedented guide that unravels the complexity of revision total knee arthroplasty.

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Diagnosis and Evaluation.- Reoperation After Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Knee Arthroplasty.- The Painful Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Radiological Evaluation of Total Knee Arthroplasty.- General Principles of Revision Surgery.- Skin Exposure Issues.- Exposure Options for Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Removal of the Femoral and Tibial Components for Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Allograft in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Modular Augments in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Custom Implants in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Femoral Alignment.- Tibial Alignment.- Use of Stems in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Restoration of Stability, Maintaining Joint Line, Gap Balancing, and Constraint Selection.- Management of the Extensor Mechanism During Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Special Considerations.- Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Periprosthetic Fractures After Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Total Knee Arthroplasty After Failed High Tibial Osteotomy.- Total Knee Arthroplasty Following Prior Unicompartmental Replacement.- Hinge Implants.- Total Knee Arthroplasty After Fractures About the Knee.- Insert Exchange.- Management of the Stiff Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Aseptic Synovitis.- Prodromes of Failure After Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.- Economics of Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Increasing Prevalence, Decreasing Reimbursement.- Salvage Knee Surgery: Arthrodesis.