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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2024

Conversion of failed revision total knee arthroplasty in arthrodesis with modular nail maintaining the uncemented femoral stem in patient with extensor mechanism insufficiency: a case report.

Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli, Domenico Alesi, Vito Gaetano Rinaldi, Tosca Cerasoli, Davide Valente, Stefano Zaffagnini

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Giulio Maria Marcheggiani MuccioliII Clinica Ortopedica-IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli, 1, 40137, Bologna, Italy.
Domenico AlesiII Clinica Ortopedica-IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli, 1, 40137, Bologna, Italy.
Vito Gaetano RinaldiII Clinica Ortopedica-IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli, 1, 40137, Bologna, Italy.
Tosca CerasoliII Clinica Ortopedica-IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli, 1, 40137, Bologna, Italy. tosca.cerasoli@ior.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1111-5869
Davide ValenteII Clinica Ortopedica-IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli, 1, 40137, Bologna, Italy.
Stefano ZaffagniniII Clinica Ortopedica-IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli, 1, 40137, Bologna, Italy.
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Abstract

backgroundThe transition from revision total knee arthroplasty (RTKA) to arthrodesis involves the replacement of cemented femoral and tibial stems with a modular nail designed for arthrodesis. This conversion process is associated with challenges such as bone loss, blood loss, and prolonged surgical durations. Effectively addressing these complexities through a less invasive surgical approach could be pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes and minimizing associated complications. CASE PRESENTATION: A 75-year-old white Caucasian female patient with a revision total knee arthroplasty (RTKA) performed with a modular uncemented rotating-hinge system, reporting an history of recurrent patellar dislocation, was referred to our institution after a fall resulting in periprosthetic tibial plateau fracture. The fracture was treated with open reduction and internal fixation, but afterwards the patient had been unable to walk again. Tibial stem was mobilized, and extensor mechanism was insufficient due to chronic incomplete quadriceps tendon rupture. The femoral stem was stable, so we decided to convert the rotating-hinge in a arthrodesis with an uncemented modular knee fusion nail maintaining the previous femoral stem.

conclusionsThe result was a successful arthrodesis with minimal bone and blood loss, reduced operative time, and optimal functional outcome at the one-year follow-up. This case highlights the advantage of using a modular knee revision platform system that gives the opportunity to convert a RTKA in arthrodesis.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeKnee ProsthesisAgedArthrodesisFemaleHumansKnee JointReoperationRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeKnee arthrodesisModular knee fusion nailPeriprosthetic knee fractureRevision total knee arthroplasty

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