Author(s)

T. Vivacqua^*, I. M. da Palma, R. P. Albuquerque, V. Favilla, J. Rezende, R. Rezende, K. Mesquita

National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Rios D’Or Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Background: Tibial polyethylene wear is related late failure in total knee arthroplasty. The cruciate substitute design depending on the campost mechanism to secure the knee cinematics after a posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty (PS-TKA). A post fracture can occur after damage failure of the post. Aim: Report a case of post refracture after a PS-TKA and review the lecture about post wear in PS-TKA. Case presentation: A 63 woman with a primary TKA had a diagnosis of polyethylene post fracture. The polyethylene exchange wasn’t enough and revisions of all components were necessary. Conclusion: In patient with previous well function, subtle swelling and giving away sings after PS-TKA, a post fracture must be excluded.

Total Knee Arthroplasty, Tibial Postfracture, Post Breakage, Posterior-Stabilized, Polyethylene Failure

Vivacqua, T. , da Palma, I. , Albuquerque, R. , Favilla, V. , Rezende, J. , Rezende, R. and Mesquita, K. (2020) Refracture of the Tibial Post after Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty: Case Report and Literature Review. Open Journal of Orthopedics, 10, 1-5. doi: 10.4236/ojo.2020.101001.