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Determination of the efficacy and side-effect profile of lower doses of intrathecal morphine in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty new

Location: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/8/5/abstract

Intrathecal (IT) morphine provides excellent post-operative analgesia, but causes multiple side effects including nausea and vomiting (PONV), pruritus and respiratory depression, particularly at higher doses. The lowest effective dose of spinal morphine in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty is not known.
We evaluated the analgesic efficacy and side effect profile of...
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Surgical difficulties for total knee replacement in Stickler syndrome - a case report new

Location: http://www.casesjournal.com/content/1/1/179

Stickler syndrome is believed to be the most common connective tissue disorder in Europe and the USA. Severe osteoarthritis sets in at very early age in 3rd to 4th decade of life necessitating joint arthroplasty. This case report highlights the intraoperative surgical difficulties faced by the surgeon and the planning...
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Knee Society Scoring And Outcomes Resources

Location: http://www.kneesociety.org/index.asp/fuseaction/site.outcomes

Member Ratings: 8 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

The Knee Society rating system was first promulgated during the late 1980's and has become the standard clinical evaluation system for reporting results for patients undergoing Total Knee Replacement. Most major journals strongly encourage that total knee manuscripts include Knee Society rating scores as part of the result section. ...
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A Multicenter Review of Patellar Complications Using a Modem Design Total Knee System

Location: http://www.aboutjoints.com/physicianinfo/topics/multicenterknee/multicenter.htm

Edward T. Habermann, MD, Lester S. Borden, MD, FACS Anthony K. Hedley, MD, FRCS, David S. Hungerford, MD Kenneth A. Krackow, MD
Abstract: This retrospective study reviewed the results of 3,218 total knee arthroplasty cases using one total knee replacement system at five centers from July 1991 to October 1997....
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AAOS 1999 Symposium R Avoidance and Treatment of Complications Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthr

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Archive Copy - 1999 Annual Meeting Scientific Program. Avoidance and Treatment of Complications Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
The following outlines cover the subjects of preoperative planning, managing skin and wound complications, fractures, extensor mechanism problems, and the management of stiffness.
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Anatomy and Kinematics of the Normal Knee

Location: http://www.aboutjoints.com/physicianinfo/topics/anatomyknee/anatomyknee.htm

This chapter presents aspects of the anatomy and kinematics of the knee as they specifically relate to total knee arthroplasty. It is not intended to be an encyclopedic presentation replacing various anatomy texts or other articles on these topics. In fact, it is suggested that this material be read while...
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Aspirin May Be Best to Prevent VTE in Some TKA Patients Medscape

Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571157

Aspirin may be the most effective choice to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery, according to a new study examining a potential role for aspirin in these patients. Aspirin is not currently recommended by the American College of Chest Physicians to help prevent deep...
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Complications of Knee Arthroplasty eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic384.htm

Total knee replacement has become an acceptable method of treating severe arthritis of the knee. The operative procedure must be performed with precise skill and accuracy. Meticulous alignment of the prosthetic components can reduce many of the complications.
Fine attention to general operating technique with adroit handling of tissues and efficient...
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Current Concepts in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Location: http://www.vjortho.com/cgi/content/abstract/5066

Comprehensive surgeon/author interview Advantages and disadvantages of bone grafts in total knee arthroplasty Conservative treatment: benefits and risks Indications and contraindications Goal for filling tibial and femoral bone defects Consequence of bone loss on the femur Neural and vascular anatomic review Cemented, cementless and hybrid fixation options Selecting the appropriate... Expert
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Distal Femoral Replacement by custom made prosthesis

Location: http://www.jbjs.org.uk/cgi/reprint/69-B/2/276.pdf

Clinical Follow up and survivorship analysis from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK Full Text JBJS B 69: 2; 276
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Duracon Total Knee System

Location: http://www.aboutjoints.com/physicianinfo/topics/duraconknee/duraconkneesys.htm

Surgical Technique Monograph
This publication sets forth procedural highlights for using Howmedica devices and instruments. It offers guidance that you should heed, but, as with any such technical guide, each surgeon must consider the particular needs of each patient and make appropriate adjustments when and as required. The surgeon can refer...
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Elective Surgery of the Knee

Location: http://www.aboutjoints.com/physicianinfo/topics/electivesurgeryknee/electivesurgeryknee.htm

by D.W. LENNOX, L.H. RILEY Jr, D.S. HUNGERFORD, M.A. JACOBS, Th. JUDET and K.A. KRACKOW In: Atlas of Orthopaedic Surgery Volume 3 1991
Procedures covered include Synovectomy of the knee, Total Knee Replacement (TKR), Revision Knee Arthroplasty, Distraction Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis of the knee,
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History of Total Knee Replacement

Location: http://orthopaediccare.net/view/templates/Chapter_Entry.asp?uniqueid=500206142&chapterid=arknehsta&s ...

In reconstructing historical data, I have tried to clarify as much as possible the issues where no published data exists, or the contributors themselves are unable to verify the information. Wherever appropriate, references are provided for the reader’s edification. In formulating this history, I am aware that issues or persons...
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