Current Controversies in Total Knee Arthroplasty-Part 1

摘要

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains one of the most successful procedures in medicine today, and it has improved the quality of life for millions of people since its first introduction almost 50 years ago. Over the years, prosthetic designs and surgical techniques have evolved to the point where this has become a standard procedure performed by most orthopaedic surgeons. The projected growth of TKA over the next 10 years will make this one of the most common surgical procedures performed.