Abstract
Introduction:Wound complications are a feared complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Furthermore, it is important to avoid underestimation in the pre-operative planning as it may lead to catastrophic TKA failure. Soft-tissue expansion (STE) has been indicated when insufficient or inadequate soft-tissue coverage is present before TKA as an alternative to optimize soft-tissue management.Case Report:We report two cases in which we performed, previous to TKA, a prophylactic skin expansion around the knee.Conclusion:STE technique to expand the available tissue for closure and healing after TKA is a valuable tool in the treatment arsenal, which can be implemented by orthopedic surgeons.
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