We have located links that may give you full text access.
Antibiotic-loaded articulating cement spacer in the 2-stage exchange of infected total knee arthroplasty.
Journal of Arthroplasty 2004 September
An antibiotic-loaded articulating cement spacer (ALACS) was used in the 2-stage exchange of infected total knee arthroplasty. Specially designed molds produced articulating femoral and tibial spacer components. Twenty-four consecutive patients were followed for an average of 33 months (range, 28-51 months). Two patients (8%) had a persistent infection after the first stage. Twenty-two patients (92%) underwent a successful 2-stage exchange. Minimal soft-tissue contracture and minimal bone loss were encountered during reimplantation. None of these patients developed a recurrent or persistent infection. The average postoperative knee flexion was 104 degrees (range, 89 degrees-122 degrees). The average Hospital for Special Surgery score was 82 (range, 63-96). The ALACS spacer preserved knee function between stages, resulting in effective treatment of infection, facilitation of reimplantation, and improved patient satisfaction.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app