Articulating antibiotic spacers: the standard of care for an infected total knee arthroplasty.
Comparisons in the literature of static and articulating spacers have shown average eradication rates of approximately 90% and 92%, respectively. Therefore, we can conclude that static and articulating spacers are both effective for eradication of infection. The benefits of articulating spacers are prevention of soft-tissue contracture, promotion of range of motion, and facilitation of antibiotic delivery.
Lombardi
Adolph V
AV
Joint Implant Surgeons Inc, 7277 Smith's Mill Rd, Ste 200, New Albany, OH 43054, USA.
Berend
Keith R
KR
Adams
Joanne B
JB
Karnes
Jonathan M
JM
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001843:Bone Cements; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001843:Bone Cements; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible