TITLE:
Treatment of Bone Defect with Modular Metal Augmentation Using a Downsized Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Technical Note and Report of 17 Cases
AUTHORS:
Su Chan Lee, Chang Hyun Nam, Seung Hyun Hwang, Ji-Hoon Baek, Soon Yong Yoo, Hye Sun Ahn
KEYWORDS:
Total Knee Arthroplasty, Bone Defect, Metal Augmentation
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Orthopedics,
Vol.6 No.9,
September
1,
2016
ABSTRACT: In total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a treatment of bone defect varies depending on the location and extent of defect and requires proper surgical procedure. Metal augmentation is readily available for both femoral and tibial bone defects. We report the operative technique of modular metal augmentation using a downsized block for ambiguous proximal tibial and distal femoral bone defects in primary and revision TKA. Regarding bone defects, bone loss can be minimized by using a different size of metal augmentation, and suitable reinforcement for bone defects can be achieved. Once our technique is properly used, it will be very helpful in treating bone defects.