Augmented Articulating Spacers in Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique
Domenico De Mauro,
Enrico Festa,
Donato Di Gennaro
et al.
Abstract:Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are a prominent subject of discussion in orthopedics and are frequently debated at conferences and congresses. In the context of PJIs affecting the knee, the decision between following a one-stage or two-stage treatment approach has historically been a pivotal consideration. The first option is limited by indications and potentially devastating complications in case of failure, whereas the second is widely accepted as the gold standard. Initially, the spacer was conceived… Show more
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