title: The exposed total knee replacement prosthesis: a new classification and treatment algorithm.
abstract: The increased frequency of total knee replacement arthroplasty (TKRA) has been reflected in the number of patients with exposed prostheses referred to this unit. An algorithm has been developed to assist in the preoperative assessment of the wound and this has been tested on 25 patients with wound breakdown following TKRA. The grade of exposure so derived predicts the most appropriate surgical management. The algorithm, grading system and proposed management are described.
authors.affiliation: RAFT Department of Research, Mount Vernon Hospital NHS Trust, Northwood, Middlesex.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Laing
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hancock
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*