Use of an Ilizarov fixator for deformity correction prior to revision knee arthroplasty.
Malalignment is associated with an increased rate of loosening of knee prostheses. We present a case of primary knee replacement failure due to pre-existing tibial deformity. Correction of the deformity and associated malalignment was undertaken using the Ilizarov osteotomy method prior to full knee revision surgery.
Tate
Rebecca
R
Department of Orthopaedics, Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Ashcroft
George P
GP
Scotland
Tom R
TR
D000368:Aged; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*