Tantalum Cones in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty

J Knee Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593370The best strategy to address large bony defects in revision total knee arthroplasty has yet to be determined. The relatively recent development of porous tantalum cones and their use to address massive bone loss in knee arthroplasty has shown promising short- and intermediate-term results. The purpose of this review is to present the current literature on: (1) basic science of porous tantalum, (2) classification and treatment for bone loss, (3) clinical results, and (4) evolution of newer generation cones. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kim, Eric G. Patel, Nirav K. Chughtai, Morad Elmallah, Randa D. K. Delanois, Ronald E. Harwin, Steven F. Mont, Michael A. Tags: Special Focus Section Source Type: research