title: [Arthrodesis following knee arthroplasty].
abstract: In 44 failed total arthroplasties of the knee joint, arthrodesis was attempted (1970-1986). The interval between implantation of the total knee arthroplasty and diagnosis of infection was more than 2 years on average. Removal of the arthroplasty and arthrodesis was performed about 1 year later. In 80% of the knees, compression arthrodesis using an AO plate was used 34 times, with solid fusion occurring after 6 months. External fixation was used in 10 patients; rate of solid fusion was only 60%. The reasons for delayed union or failure had to do with reduced bone stock in the metaphysis with poor bone quality, inadequate fixation, and uncontrolled infections.
authors: Klinik Wilhelm Schulthess, Zürich.
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Munzinger
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Knessl
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Gschwend
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001860:Bone Plates; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Arthrodese nach Knie-Arthroplastik.