Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty With Ipsilateral Below Knee Amputation Positioned Over a Radiolucent Triangle

Positioning for primary and revision total knee arthroplasty in patients with ipsilateral below knee amputation requires special consideration. Prior case reports have described various strategies, each having their own limitations. Here we describe a novel technique flexing the amputated extremity over a radiolucent triangle. All equipment for this technique is readily available in most operating rooms and does not require the need for a second assistant to help stabilize the extremity during the procedure.

Source: Techniques in Orthopaedics - August 27, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Technical Article Source Type: research