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Table 7 Etiology of instability as indication for revision

From: Are there avoidable causes of early revision total knee arthroplasty?

Potentially avoidable (n = 55)

N

Unavoidable (n = 112)

N

Improper component sizing

7

Ehlers–Danlos

1

Component malpositioning

2

Weight loss

1

Polyethylene liner loosening

1

Traumatic ligament damage

4

  

Tibial plateau fracture, failure into varus

1