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Evolving Trends in Total Knee Arthroplasty

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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures have evolved in the last four decades in terms of implant durability and functionality as similar to the anatomic knee joint as possible. Knowledge of knee morphology and kinematics has been the foundation for evolution. This chapter is going to discuss the advancements in designs like bicruciate retaining implants, porous-coated cementless implants, ceramic and PEEK components, and oxidised coatings like gold and oxinium. Advancements into development of highly cross-linked polyethylene cannot be overlooked.

Development of 3D printed and customised implants has proven to be a boon for salvaging complex surgeries. Use of patient-specific instrumentation, navigation, and robotics are going to lead us into a new era of total knee arthroplasty.

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Lal, A., Marley, W.D., Shah, N. (2022). Evolving Trends in Total Knee Arthroplasty. In: Sharma, M. (eds) Knee Arthroplasty. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8591-0_55

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