title: [Knee arthrodesis using tibio-femoral rods following ablation of the septic total prosthesis].
abstract: A technique of knee arthrodesis is described, using a fixation by medullary tibio-femoral rods introduced in the supra-malleolar region of the tibia. This procedure has been used with success as a salvage procedure after removal of four septic total prostheses of the knee. It allowed an early weight bearing and was indicated in cases where external fixator had failed or was contra-indicated.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Centre Hospitalier Victor-Dupouy, Argenteuil.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zucman
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lemerle
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Moati
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Montagliari
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013290:Streptococcal Infections
vernacular_title: Arthrodèse du genou par tiges tibio-fémorales après ablation de prothèses totales septiques.