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Report #2 of 2 for this event.It was reported this patient underwent a left total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, four (4) years, nine (9) months later, the patient was revised to a competitor's construct due to prosthesis wear of the polyethylene component and loosening of the femoral component.A revision operative report was provided.Intraoperatively, the patella component was noted to be well fixed.The femoral component was easily removed without much bone loss.Osteolysis was observed in the tibia.After trialing new components, an anterior cortical fracture was observed.This required 2 cables to be placed.After this there is no fracture gapping.The patient was revised to a competitor's construct.The patient was awoken from anesthesia and transferred to the recovery room in stable condition.Additionally, it is reported via legal documentation, the patient has and continues to experience pain and discomfort, gait impairment, poor balance, difficulty walking, component part loosening, bone loss and other injuries presently undiagnosed.No additional information is available.
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