Arthrodesis without bone fusion with an intramedullary modular nail for revision of infected total knee arthroplasty

Arthrodesis without bone fusion with an intramedullary modular nail for revision of infected total knee arthroplasty

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the outcome of knee fixation without bone fusion using an intramedullary modular nail and interposed cement.MATERIAL AND METHODSRetrospective study of 29 infected total knee arthroplasties with prospective data collection and a mean follow-up of 4.2 years (3-5).RESULTSComplicati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Revista española de cirugía ortopédica y traumatología 2014-07, Vol.58 (4), p.217-222
Hauptverfasser: Miralles-Muñoz, F A, Lizaur-Utrilla, A, Manrique-Lipa, C, López-Prats, F A
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Zusammenfassung:OBJECTIVETo evaluate the outcome of knee fixation without bone fusion using an intramedullary modular nail and interposed cement.MATERIAL AND METHODSRetrospective study of 29 infected total knee arthroplasties with prospective data collection and a mean follow-up of 4.2 years (3-5).RESULTSComplications included 2 recurrent infections, 1 peri-implant fracture, and 1 cortical erosion due to the tip of the femoral component. All of these were revised with successful results. The mean limb length discrepancy was 0.8 cm, with 24
ISSN:1988-8856
DOI:10.1016/j.recot.2014.02.005