Vascular complications of total knee arthroplasty. Report of three cases.
A review of the Mayo Clinic experience between 1971 and 1986 revealed an incidence of acute arterial insufficiency following total knee arthroplasty of 0.03%. Preexisting arteriosclerotic disease and correction of extensive flexion contractures appear to predispose to this complication. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for satisfactory results.
D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*