Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Prior Contralateral Above-Knee Amputation: A Report of 10 Cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the setting of a prior contralateral above-knee amputation (AKA) represents a rare scenario with limited reported outcomes. As such, it is difficult for surgeons to effectively counsel these patients relative to risks and expected outcomes after TKA. We report outcomes for a series of 10 such patients.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed all patients at our institution from 2005 to 2018 who underwent a primary TKA and prior contralateral AKA and had a minimum 12-month follow-up. Data regarding complications, ambulatory status, reported pain, patient demographics, length of follow-up, and comorbidities were obtained.

Results

Ten patients met criteria. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 8 years. Six reported no pain or improved pain w

SUBMITTER: Visser TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7476212 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature