Total Knee Replacement

Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty is a very successful procedure that relies on a thorough preoperative examination, surgical indication, and meticulous surgical technique to achieve excellent outcomes. The predominant clinical reason recorded for primary total knee arthroplasty was osteoarthritis. In the UK, over 70, 000 knee replacement operations are carried out each year. There are many different techniques and alignment methods; however, key principles of anatomy, soft-tissue balancing, and alignment form critical components. In this chapter we review the basic principles of total knee arthroplasty and surgical technique and discuss the most recent surgical advancements.