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External fixator immobilization after extensor mechanism reconstruction in total knee arthroplasty

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Title
External fixator immobilization after extensor mechanism reconstruction in total knee arthroplasty
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Arthroplasty Today , January 2017
DOI 10.1016/j.artd.2016.11.007
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Colin D. Canham, Christopher Walsh, Stephen J. Incavo

Abstract

Extensor mechanism disruption after total knee arthroplasty is a complicated problem that typically requires surgical reconstruction. After extensor mechanism failure, reconstruction is typically indicated to restore active knee extension and provide a stable limb for ambulation. Immobilization of the knee in extension is vital in the initial postoperative period after extensor mechanism reconstruction. We describe a series of 4 patients who underwent extensor mechanism reconstruction followed by external fixator application to maintain the knee extended in the initial postoperative period. Our results have been favorable. However, close follow-up is important to monitor for the development of pin site infections.

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Unknown 22 100%

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Bachelor 5 23%
Student > Ph. D. Student 3 14%
Student > Master 2 9%
Student > Doctoral Student 2 9%
Lecturer > Senior Lecturer 1 5%
Other 2 9%
Unknown 7 32%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 8 36%
Nursing and Health Professions 3 14%
Business, Management and Accounting 1 5%
Sports and Recreations 1 5%
Engineering 1 5%
Other 0 0%
Unknown 8 36%
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#17,350,971
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#549
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#8
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