Total Knee Arthroplasty Is Safe and Successful in Patients With Klippel-Trénaunay Syndrome.

Journal: The Journal of arthroplasty
Published Date: Dec 22, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome (KTS) is a severe vascular malformation that can lead to hypertrophic osteoarthritis. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) performed in extremities affected with KTS is challenging given the high-risk vascular considerations and occasionally poor bone quality.

Authors

  • Joshua R Labott
    Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN.
  • Cody C Wyles
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • Matthew T Houdek
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • Megha M Tollefson
    Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • David J Driscoll
    Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • William J Shaughnessy
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • Rafael J Sierra
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

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