Abstract
A retrospective study of the Mayo Clinic experience with the management of 61 infected total knee arthroplasties treated between 1970 and 1980 revealed rheumatoid arthritis as an underlying diagnosis in 47%. Previous operations had been performed in 58%. Arthrodesis was the most frequently utilized salvage technique and was successful in 63%. Debridement alone was successful in six knees when performed early for acute infections.
Original language | English (US) |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 75-85 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research |
Volume | 205 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine