Articulating antibiotic impregnated spacers in two-stage revision of infected total knee arthroplasty.

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  • J T Munro
  • D S Garbuz
  • B A Masri
  • C P Duncan
چکیده

Antibiotic impregnated articulating spacers are used in two-stage revision total knee arthroplasty to deliver local antibiotic therapy while preserving function. We have observed infection control in greater than 95% of cases with functional outcomes approaching those seen in revision for aseptic loosening. Higher failure has been observed with methicillin resistant organisms.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume

دوره 94 11 Suppl A  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012