Intraosseous Tibial Resuscitation After a Total Knee Arthroplasty Leading to Osteonecrosis and Loosening of the Tibial Component

Abstract

A 51-year-old woman suffered cardiac arrest requiring emergent intraosseous access that abutted the tibial component of her total knee arthroplasty. She developed a wound at the site and knee pain which was concerning for deep infection. Subsequent imaging was consistent with osteonecrosis developing around the tibial component. The component eventually loosened, requiring a revision surgery. Her deep cultures remained negative throughout. Her findings are most consistent with osteonecrosis and aseptic loosening of her prosthesis. While intraosseous access may be beneficial during resuscitation, it has complications. This is the first reported case of osteonecrosis secondary to intraosseous access leading to prosthetic loosening necessitating a revision surgery.

Keywords

• Intraosseous resuscitation
• Total knee arthroplasty
• Osteonecrosis
• Traumatic bulla
• Case report