Multiple sclerosis and bilateral dislocations of total knee replacements: a case report

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2008 Feb;16(2):148-51. doi: 10.1007/s00167-007-0439-0. Epub 2007 Nov 14.

Abstract

We report on a 67-year-old lady with multiple sclerosis (MS) who underwent bilateral total knee replacements using a fixed bearing posterior cruciate retaining prosthesis. Having initially achieved a satisfactory result, she developed recurrent dislocations of both knees necessitating bilateral revision surgery. Such complications are not previously described as a sequela of a neurological disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Dislocation / complications*
  • Knee Dislocation / surgery
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications*
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / surgery
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Reoperation