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14 October 2021: Articles

Neglected Posterior Dislocation Septic Loosening and Prolonged Flexion Contracture of Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report

Patient complains / malpractice

Vasileios Athanasiou A* , Andreas Panagopoulos C , John Gliatis C , Nikolaos Papathanasiou B , Minos Tyllianakis A , Panagiotis Megas A

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.931857

Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e931857

Figure 1. (A) Clinical preoperative picture of a fixed-flexion knee deformity with posterior tibial sag. (B) Clinical preoperative picture of the fistula in the anterior aspect of the proximal tibia. (C) Lateral radiograph demonstrating posterior TKA dislocation, implant loosening, and osteolysis especially in the tibia. (D) Anteroposterior radiograph of the pelvis showing previous hip surgery from a fracture, rotational deformity, and mild osteoarthritis.

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923