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Complicated Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Patient with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: CASE: A 66-year-old Caucasian man with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) presented with chronic changes related to the KTWS, along with worsening pain and motion associated with residual damage from an episode of spontaneous septic arthritis that occurred 1 year prior. He underwent total joint arthroplasty with a rotating hinged knee implant. CONCLUSION: Arthroplasty is a treatment option for patients with KTWS; however, there are risks that must be considered. This case report outlines the management of a patient with KTWS and a history of septic arthritis.

Source: JBJS Case Connector

DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.15.00256

Authors: Elias G. Joseph, Emily P. Ernest, Matthew J. Dietz

Institution: West Virginia University

Language: English

Topic: Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of General Medical Sciences