Special Topic: Stress Shielding and Osteolysis

Michael T. Manley, Steven M. Kurtz, Kevin L. Ong

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Abstract

Approximately 580,000 primary total knee replacements (TKRs) are performed annually in the United States. 1 The number of revision knee procedures, now about 53,000 each year, is steadily increasing. The survivorship of revision knee joint replacement is generally worse than for primary knee replacement and becomes steadily worse if rerevision is necessary. 2 Recent analysis of survivorship data show that if revision is required, patients undergoing a second or later revision are approximately 6 times more likely to require rerevision than patients undergoing a first revision. 2 In addition, the costs and risks associated with revision surgery means that there is both financial and emotional incentives to increase the longevity of primary TKR.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFundamentals of Revision Knee Arthroplasty
Subtitle of host publicationDiagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment
EditorsDavid J. Jacofsky, Anthony K. Hedley
Place of PublicationAbingdon, U. K.
PublisherCRC Press
Pages189-203
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781040141830
ISBN (Print)9781556429743
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2012
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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