One-Stage Revision Arthroplasty in the Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty

A single-stage exchange arthroplasty is becoming an increasingly viable option in patients with chronic periprosthetic knee infections. In this chapter, we discuss the history of a single-stage exchange, its advantages, patient inclusion criteria, the surgical technique, role of antibiotics, and out...

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Published inThe Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty pp. 139 - 149
Main Authors Pietrzak, Jurek R. T., George, David A., Haddad, Fares S.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 18.09.2017
Subjects
Infection
One stage
Periprosthetic knee infections
Single stage
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Summary:A single-stage exchange arthroplasty is becoming an increasingly viable option in patients with chronic periprosthetic knee infections. In this chapter, we discuss the history of a single-stage exchange, its advantages, patient inclusion criteria, the surgical technique, role of antibiotics, and outcomes in terms of infection eradication, functional outcome, and economic impact.
ISBN:3319667297
9783319667294
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-66730-0_18