This book addresses the need for improved diagnostic and treatment guidelines for patients in
whom total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has had an unsatisfactory outcome. It opens by discussing
the basics of TKA and the various causes of failure and pain. Diagnostic aspects are considered
in detail with attention to advances in clinical investigation laboratory analysis and in
particular imaging techniques. In addition helpful state of the art diagnostic algorithms are
presented. Specific pathology-related treatment options including conservative approaches and
salvage and revision TKA strategies are then explained with identification of pitfalls and
key points. A series of illustrative cases cover clinical scenarios frequently encountered in
daily clinical practice. The evidence-based clinically focused guidance provided in this book
written by internationally renowned experts will assist surgeons in achieving the most
effective management of these challenging cases.
