title: Evaluation and management of infected total knee arthroplasty.
abstract: Infection after total knee arthroplasty is an infrequent but devastating complication. An understanding of the cause of infection, its diagnosis, and potential treatment options is essential to achieve a satisfactory result. The most successful treatment option is reimplantation with an 89% success rate of elimination of infection. However, some individuals require alternative salvage techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Rand
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation