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Management of bone deficiency by metal augmentation in total knee arthroplasty

Abstract
Background Inadequate bone stock is frequently encountered in total knee arthroplasty and may be found in primary and revision procedures. Different techniques and devices for their management include additional bone resection, shifting of the components, filling the defect with cement with or without reinforcing screws or mesh, bone grafting, modular metal augmentation, or custom components. The ...
Keywords
Medicine
Prosthesis
Orthopedic surgery
Surgery
Radiography
Medullary cavity
Osteoarthritis
Arthroplasty
Knee Joint
Oxford knee score
Radiodensity
Alternative medicine
Pathology
Internal medicine



Management of bone deficiency by metal augmentation in total knee arthroplasty

Management of bone deficiency by metal augmentation in total knee arthroplasty

Abstract
Background Inadequate bone stock is frequently encountered in total knee arthroplasty and may be found in primary and revision procedures. Different techniques and devices for their management include additional bone resection, shifting of the components, filling the defect with cement with or without reinforcing screws or mesh, bone grafting, modular metal augmentation, or custom components. The ...
Keywords
Medicine
Prosthesis
Orthopedic surgery
Surgery
Radiography
Medullary cavity
Osteoarthritis
Arthroplasty
Knee Joint
Oxford knee score
Radiodensity
Alternative medicine
Pathology
Internal medicine