The Modifi ed Static Spacers Using Antibiotic- Impregnated Cement Rod in Two-Stage Revision for Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty

The two-stage exchange arthroplasty (one- or two-stage) is believed to be the gold standard for the management of infectionsfollowing total knee arthroplasty. We herein report a novel two-stage exchange arthroplasty technique using an antibiotic-impregnatedcement intramedullary nail, which can be ea...

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Published in:Clinics in orthopedic surgery 2011, 3(3), , pp.245-248
Main Authors: Juhyung Yoo, Seungyup Lee, Changdong Han, Jihoon Chang
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Language:English
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Summary:The two-stage exchange arthroplasty (one- or two-stage) is believed to be the gold standard for the management of infectionsfollowing total knee arthroplasty. We herein report a novel two-stage exchange arthroplasty technique using an antibiotic-impregnatedcement intramedullary nail, which can be easily prepared during surgery using a straight thoracic tube and a Steinmann pin,and may provide additional stability to the knee to maintain normal mechanical axis. In addition, there is less pain between theperiod of prosthesis removal and subsequent reimplantation. Less soft tissue contracture, less scar adhesion, easy removal of thecement intramedullary nail, and successful infection control are the advantages of this technique. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:2005-291X
2005-4408