Understanding Absolute and Relative Contraindications for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) An Expert Review for Orthopaedic Residents, Fellows, and Surgical Learners High-Yield Executive Summary Absolute contraindications for TKA include active infection (local or systemic), severe peripheral vascular disease compromising wound healing, and inadequate soft tissue coverage. Proceeding in these settings risks catastrophic complications. Relative contraindications such […]
Last Updated on January 25, 2026 by Christian Veillette
