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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 92-B, Issue 8 | Pages 1045 - 1053
1 Aug 2010
Phillips CL Silver DAT Schranz PJ Mandalia V

Many radiographic techniques have been described for measuring patellar height. They can be divided into two groups: those that relate the position of the patella to the femur (direct) and those that relate it to the tibia (indirect). This article looks at the methods that have been described, the logic behind their conception and the critical analyses that have been performed to test them


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 96-B, Issue 11_Supple_A | Pages 7 - 9
1 Nov 2014
Berend ME Berend KR Lombardi Jr AV

Over the past 30 years there have been many improvements in implant fixation, correction of deformity, improved polyethylene wear, and survival after knee replacement. The work over the last decade has focused on less invasive surgical techniques, multimodal pain management protocols, more rapid functional recovery and reduced length of stay, aiming to minimise the side effects of treatment while maintaining function and implant durability. When combined and standardised these pre-, intra- and post-operative factors have now facilitated outpatient knee replacement procedures for unicompartmental replacement, patella femoral arthroplasty and total knee replacement (TKR). We have found liposomal bupivacaine, with potential for longer therapeutic action, to be a helpful adjunct and describe our current pain management program. The next step in our multimodal program is to improve the duration of patient satisfaction and reduce cost and length of stay after TKR. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2014;96-B(11 Suppl A):7–9


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 92-B, Issue 1 | Pages 1 - 6
1 Jan 2010
Clifton R Ng CY Nutton RW

We have reviewed the literature to establish the role of lateral retinacular release in the management of disorders of the extensor apparatus of the knee. The scientific evidence for intervention is explored and reports on outcome are discussed.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 89-B, Issue 6 | Pages 709 - 716
1 Jun 2007
Mulford JS Wakeley CJ Eldridge JDJ

Chronic patellofemoral instability can be a disabling condition. Management of patients with this condition has improved owing to our increased knowledge of the functional anatomy of the patellofemoral joint. Accurate assessment of the underlying pathology in the unstable joint enables the formulation of appropriate treatment. The surgical technique employed in patients for whom non-operative management has failed should address the diagnosed abnormality. We have reviewed the literature on the stabilising features of the patellofemoral joint, the recommended investigations and the appropriate forms of treatment.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 90-B, Issue 3 | Pages 265 - 271
1 Mar 2008
Mandalia V Eyres K Schranz P Toms AD

Evaluation of patients with painful total knee replacement requires a thorough clinical examination and relevant investigations in order to reach a diagnosis. Awareness of the common and uncommon problems leading to painful total knee replacement is useful in the diagnostic approach. This review article aims to act as a guide to the evaluation of patients with painful total knee replacement.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 91-B, Issue 2 | Pages 143 - 150
1 Feb 2009
Toms AD Mandalia V Haigh R Hopwood B

The management of patients with a painful total knee replacement requires careful assessment and a stepwise approach in order to diagnose the underlying pathology accurately. The management should include a multidisciplinary approach to the patient’s pain as well as addressing the underlying aetiology. Pain should be treated with appropriate analgesia, according to the analgesic ladder of the World Health Organisation. Special measures should be taken to identify and to treat any neuropathic pain. There are a number of intrinsic and extrinsic causes of a painful knee replacement which should be identified and treated early. Patients with unexplained pain and without any recognised pathology should be treated conservatively since they may improve over a period of time and rarely do so after a revision operation.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 90-B, Issue 9 | Pages 1121 - 1127
1 Sep 2008
Sikorski JM

The advent of computer-assisted knee replacement surgery has focused interest on the alignment of the components. However, there is confusion at times between the alignment of the limb as a whole and that of the components. The interaction between them is discussed in this article. Alignment is expressed relative to some reference axis or plane and measurements will vary depending on what is selected as the reference. The validity of different reference axes is discussed. Varying prosthetic alignment has direct implications for surrounding soft-tissue tension. In this context the interaction between alignment and soft-tissue balance is explored and the current knowledge of the relationship between alignment and outcome is summarised.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 89-B, Issue 3 | Pages 285 - 290
1 Mar 2007
Dowd GSE Hussein R Khanduja V Ordman AJ

Complex regional pain syndrome is characterised by an exaggerated response to injury in a limb with intense prolonged pain, vasomotor disturbance, delayed functional recovery and trophic changes. This review describes the current knowledge of the condition and outlines the methods of treatment available with particular emphasis on the knee.