Prepared by Dr. Kayahan KARAYTUG Overview Indications Contraindications Absolute Relative / require optimization Preoperative assessment Implant concepts and design choices Bearing and constraint Fixation Key surgical steps (high-level) Postoperative rehabilitation (typical milestones) Day 0–1 Week 1–2 Week 3–6 Week 6–12 After 3 months Complications to anticipate Follow-up and outcome assessment References
Prepared by Dr. Kayahan KARAYTUG Overview Preoperative digital templating in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) aims to estimate implant size and assist surgical planning. Unlike THA, its influence on postoperative biomechanics and clinical outcomes remains limited. Purpose of TKA Templating Digital templating in TKA is primarily used to: Accuracy of Digital Templating in TKA Studies demonstrate…
Prepared by Dr. Kayahan KARAYTUG Knee osteoarthritis is an increasingly prevalent condition, particularly among individuals over the age of 45. It significantly impairs quality of life and often necessitates medical or surgical treatment. While most patients with knee osteoarthritis present with degeneration involving all three compartments of the joint, approximately 20% exhibit isolated disease limited…
Prepared by Dr. Savas CAMUR Revision TKA is a complex reconstructive procedure performed to address implant failure due to infection, aseptic loosening, instability, periprosthetic fracture, or stiffness. Proper diagnosis requires a combination of clinical, radiographic, and laboratory evaluation to identify the cause of failure. Management aims to restore joint stability, mechanical alignment, and bone stock…
Prepared by Dr. Sefa Giray BATIBAY Patellofemoral arthroplasty is a type of partial knee replacement in which surgical option for isolated patellofemoral arthritis. Two different designs include; • Inlay-style designed (previous generation)o Positioning Inset flush with native trochleao Rotation Determine by native trochleao Narrowero No further proximal extension than native trochlear surface • Onlay-style designed…
