Open AccessKnee Arthrodesis With an Intramedullary Antegrade Rod as a Salvage Procedure for the Chronically Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty
Author(s) -
Nicholas Brown,
Rishi Balkissoon,
Bryan M. Saltzman,
Bryan D. Haughom,
Jefferson Li,
Brett R. Levine,
Scott M. Sporer
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00082
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , medicine , arthrodesis , surgery , total knee arthroplasty , arthroplasty , knee joint , pathology , alternative medicine
Infection is a challenging complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that is often treatable. However, recurrent infection may require resection, amputation, or arthrodesis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of antegrade nailing with an intramedullary rod for the treatment of a chronically infected TKA.