[Arthroscopy in a complicated total knee prosthesis with suspected infection and loosening of the polypropylene "tibial insert". Case report and literature review].
The case of a patient with a complicated total knee prosthesis with pain, impaired mobility and fever at postoperative week 8 is presented herein. Infection was suspected and the impossibility of the available means to distinguish it from "aseptic" loosening is emphasized. The problem of making a certain diagnosis was addressed by performing an arthroscopy with biopsy. A review of the recent literature led to the conclusion that arthroscopy is a beneficial and effective procedure for the complications of TKR.
Zenteno-Chávez
Benigno
B
Clínica Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chih. informes@benignozenteno.com
Martínez
Lucio
L
D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013977:Tibia; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D011126:Polypropylenes