title: Use of an Ilizarov fixator for deformity correction prior to revision knee arthroplasty.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tate
authors.forename: George P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Ashcroft
authors.forename: Tom R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Scotland
mesh_terms: 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*