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Article

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3-1-2020

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This article is the author’s final published version in Arthroplasty Today, Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2020, Pages 23-35.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2019.11.007. Copyright © Fram et al.

Abstract

Proximal tibial metaphyseal bone loss compromises the alignment and fixation of components during revision total knee arthroplasty. In massive, segmental defects with loss of collateral ligamentous support and lack of bone to support the use of prosthetic augments or metaphyseal cones or sleeves, a hinged proximal tibial replacement or a so-called "megaprosthesis" should be available. While proximal tibial replacement is the reconstructive method of choice in the setting of bone tumor resection, applications in non-oncologic joint arthroplasty are rare and may offer an opportunity for limb salvage in dire clinical scenarios with massive proximal tibial bone loss. This report reviews 6 cases of proximal tibial replacement.

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