Abstract
The purpose of our study was to assess the success rate of methods used for knee arthrodesis in failed total knee arthroplasty and to do a functional evaluation after arthrodesis of the knee. A physiotherapist and occupational therapist assessed 10 patients who had undergone knee arthrodesis, using either the Orthofix or Ilizarov methods.
Both methods were successful. There were no failures. The functional outcomes were satisfactory.
The abstracts were prepared by Professor M.B.E. Sweet. Correspondence should be addressed to him at PO Box 47363, Parklands, Johannesburg 2121, South Africa.
