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Infection, periprosthetic fractures the major factors for TKA reoperation

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Description: Decreased long-term implant survivorship linked with age at surgery, failed high tibial osteotomy. By Gina Brockenbrough 1st on the web (May 15, 2006) May 2006 CHICAGO — As designs for cemented total knee implants have improved, infection and periprosthetic fractures have emerged as the greatest threats for component replacement, revision and reoperation.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Gina Brockenbrough
Institution: Ortho Supersite
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Language: English

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Added: Wed Oct 03 2007