Soft Tissue Issues and Considerations in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Total knee arthroplasty is projected to increase beyond substantial numbers due to an aging population. An important factor to avoid common complications is meticulous attention to soft tissue and skin healing. Comprehensive knowledge of wound healing and vascular anatomy provides a stable foundation for the physician and surgeon. This is complimented by updated information on common complications and preoperative optimization of undesirable factors that could hinder the success of a total knee arthroplasty. The need for prophylactic intervention may be determined during the preoperative evaluation and is recommended in patients with severe compromise of the overlying soft tissues. Meticulous surgical technique and careful handling of the surrounding soft tissues is imperative to prevent postoperative skin issues. Postoperative considerations and treatments are now available to avoid progression of complications to failure of prosthesis.

Source: Techniques in Orthopaedics - August 27, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Symposium Source Type: research