Complications of Total Knee Arthroplasty: Standardized List and Definitions of The Knee Society

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William Healy · Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Craig J. Della Valle · Rush University Medical Center

Richard Iorio · Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Keith R. Berend · Implant Sciences (United States)

Fred D. Cushner · Insall Scott Kelly Institute

David F. Dalury · Towson University

Jess H. Lonner

Abstract

We identified 22 complications and adverse events that we believe are important for reporting outcomes of TKA. Acceptance and utilization of these standardized TKA complications may improve evaluation and reporting of TKA outcomes.

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Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty

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Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

Volume 471, Issue 1, pp. 215-220

DOI: 10.1007/s11999-012-2489-y

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