The use of structural allograft composites for bone stock reconstruction in revision total knee arthroplasty

Structural allograft composites can be used to reconstruct large bony defects of the distal femur and proximal tibia during revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The technique involves the use of a composite consisting of a distal femur or proximal tibia allograft and a stemmed prosthesis which is cemented to the allograft. The use of these techniques is appealing, especially in young patients, because of the potential to restore bone stock. The present chapter discusses indications, techniques and results with the use of structural allograft composites in complex cases of revision (TKA) presenting with severe loss of bone