Our Experience with Total Knee Arthroplasty following Tuberculous Arthritis (1980-2005)

Abstract

Compared to arthrodesis, TKA brings about a significant improvement in the patient's mobility as well as a better quality of life. Before the patient is indicated for TKA, emphasis is placed on recording a thorough medical history, complete laboratory examination, radiography, CT scans, or magnetic resonance imaging, relevant orthopedic, internal and pulmonary examination including X-ray of the heart and lungs, as well as the assessment of the patient's somatic and psychical state with regard to the post-operative rehabilitation course.