Evaluation and management of infected total knee arthroplasty.
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.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
D001174:Arthrodesis; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation