The ‘2-in-1’ stage: indications, technique & results

: Prosthetic joint infections remain an ongoing challenge for orthopaedic surgeons with interest in knee arthroplasty, which relates to their often difficult diagnoses, need multiple surgeries, increased technical and financial requirements. Peri-prosthetic infection is devastating complication the patient current literature unable either demonstrate superiority of one or two stage revision then we should continue assess on a case by basis. The use ‘2 1’ single-stage approach has been recently promoted as form single account potential reduction risks, costs, complications. Where it safe do so, procedure can avoid several drawbacks may occur formal approach. Particularly, reduce risk post-operative stiffness arthrofibrosis be associated surgery. Use more cost effective, saving having undergo second major procedure. This article reviews indications its use, technique results. ‘2-in-1’ considered effective option treating following TKR cases bone loss.