Dr. Levine´s solution
with the LinkSymphoKnee
Patient case from Chicago, Illinois, USA
Prof. Dr. Brett Levine, MD, MS
Professor of Orthopaedics
Rush University Medical Center
Service Line Director
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Center
Pre-op
Gradual Aseptic Loosening of a Revision TKA Implant:
- 61-year-old female received a revision knee implant to her left knee 10 years ago
- Suffered worsening pain over 10 years, which has intensified over the last 6 months
- Limping, diminishing quality of life
- No significant past medical history in general
- ROM 0-115 degrees with recurrent effusions
- Pre-op work-up
- Negative ESR/CRP and aspiration
Intraoperatively
Intraoperatively the femoral component was grossly loose
Tibial component came out easily as well
Planned for femoral and tibial cones due to history of aseptic loosening
Post-op
Implantation of LinkSymphoKnee using:
LinkSymphoKnee CCK femoral component
uncemented tibial and femoral press-fit stems
PS+ Tibia Insert used for an improved stability
Femoral and Tibial FlexiCones
Clinical Outcome:
Good stem purchase bypassing loosening site
Posterior condylar offset restored
Joint line maintained
Five degrees increased ROM compared to Pre-OP
PATIENT CASES
Prof. Dr. Brett Levine, MD, MS
Patient Case from
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Prof. Dr. Georg Matziolis
Patient Case from
Eisenberg, Germany
Dr. Jens Klingebiel
Patient Case from
Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany
Prof. Dr. Georg Matziolis
Patient Case from
Eisenberg, Germany
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