Total knee arthroplasty after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Knee replacement following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction can be demanding due to altered anatomy, soft tissue scars, bone loss, extensor mechanism complications, and knee instability. This narrative review summarizes the strategies and approaches to managing operative challenges in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) following ACL reconstruction.

Methods

Studies reporting outcomes of patients who underwent TKA after ACL reconstruction were retrieved and assessed to be included in this review that synthesizes the available evidence highlighting the pitfalls encountered during surgery, the intraoperative challenges posed by ligament balancing and exposure, and the leading role of modular and retained implants.

Key content and findings

SUBMITTER: Alessio-Mazzola M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11304087 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature