TKA Revision 27487

 
CPT Technique
Indications Complications
Contraindications Follow-up Care / Rehab Protocol
Alternatives Outcomes
Pre-op Planning / Case Card Review References

synonyms: revision TKA, revision total knee arthroplasty, revision knee replacemen

TKA Revision CPT

  • 27487 (removal and replacement of TKA in a single stage)
  • 27488 (removal of TKA) use for removal of prosthesis for initial stage in staged revison.
    11981-58,51 (insertion, nonbiodegradable drug delivery implant)
  • 27447-58,22 (second stage of revision TKA)
    11982-58,51 (removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
  • 00.81 (revision of tibial component, includes tibial insert)
  • 00.82 (revision of femoral component). 
  • Associated ICD-9=996.46(articular bearing surface wear of prosthetic joint), 996.41 (mechanical loosening of prosthetic joint), 996.45 (periprosthetic osteolysis), 996.46 (articular bearing surface wear of a prosthetic joint). 

TKA Revision Indications

  • H

TKA Revision Contraindications

TKA Revision Alternatives

  • A

TKA Revision Pre-op Planning

  • A

TKA Revision Technique

  • Mid-line longitudinal incision. Use the most lateral longitudinal parapatellar incision when previous multiple incisions are present. (Vince KG, ICL 1993;42:325)

TKA Revision Complications

TKA Revision Follow-up care

  • Post-op:
  • 7-10 Days:
  • 3 Weeks:
  • 6 Weeks:
  • 2 Months:
  • 3 Months:
  • 6 Months:
  • 1Yr:

TKA Revision Outcomes

  • (R

TKA Revision Review References

  • Vince KG: Revision knee arthroplasty technique. Instr Course Lect 1993;42:325-339.

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