[Knee arthrodesis performed with intramedullary nailing technique in failed total knee replacement--a preliminary report].
Knee arthrodesis is the method of choice in treatment of failed total knee replacement. It is recommended when revisory total knee replacement is impossible. The authors present 2 cases of knee fusions using intramedullary nails after prosthesis loosening (1 aseptic, 1 septic). In both cases good results were achieved, with no complications observed during convalescence.
Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii, Slaska Akademia Medyczna w Katowicach.
Tadeusz Szymon
TS
Gaździk
Justyna
J
Kotas-Strzoda
Marek
M
Bozek
D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome