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Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2004; 12(2): 57-61
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-822769
Original Article

© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Salvage of Nonunion and Infection about the Knee Following Failed Fracture Fixation

N. Karandikar1 , A. L. Malkani1
  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Publication Date:
05 July 2004 (online)

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Abstract

Failed fracture fixation about the knee due to nonunion combined with infection is a difficult and challenging problem to treat. Concerns at the time of treatment include persistent infection, nonunion, deformity, bone loss, compromised soft tissues, and ligamentous instability. The primary objective in treatment includes eradication of infection followed by a staged reconstruction procedure which involves a complex total knee arthroplasty.

Key words

Infection - nonunion and failed fixation - juxtaarticular knee fractures - total knee arthroplasty

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Arthur L. MalkaniMD, Associate Professor 

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