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MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY Vol.13 No.4             
Total knee arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis
Paul J. Kerner1 , Henry D. Clarke1 and Giles R. Scuderi1

(1) Insall Scott Kelly Institute, Beth Israel Medical Center, 170 East End Ave., New York, NY 10128, USA

 
Abstract
Total knee arthroplasty is a proven technique for the management of deformity and unremitting pain in the rheumatoid arthritic knee. Many important considerations must be taken into account in order to maximize the results of total knee replacement in this challenging patient population.
 
Key words
Arthroplasty - Knee - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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