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J Knee Surg 2016; 29(08): 613
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593343
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The Use of Metaphyseal Cones for Bone Defects in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty

Anton Khlopas
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Morad Chughtai
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Randa K. Elmallah
2   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
,
Steven F. Harwin
3   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York
,
Chukwuweike U. Gwam
4   Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
,
Michael A. Mont
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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09 November 2016 (online)

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Revision total knee arthroplasty can sometimes pose challenges to orthopedists. It is not uncommon to encounter a variety of complex bone defects upon revision of failed components. Therefore, it is important for orthopedists to investigate the armamentarium of tools that have been developed to address these challenges, as the best treatment option for severe bone loss is yet to be determined. One option for severe defects is metaphyseal cones, which have been developed to address this problem. In this issue, we review the current literature on this device, describe cases in which metaphyseal cones were utilized, and investigate whether radiographs could predict the need for these devices.