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Aim. To improve the challenging treatment of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), researchers are constantly developing new handling methods and strategies. In patients with PJI after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and severe local or systemic comorbidities, a two-stage exchange using a temporary antibiotic loaded PMMA-spacer is considered gold standard. This method has undisputed advantages, however, the increased risk of biofilm formation on the spacer surface, bone defects and soft tissue contractions after a six-week spacer interval are severe limitations. Our hypothesis is that a vacuum sealed foam in combination with constant instillation of an antiseptic fluid can address these drawbacks due to a significantly reduced spacer interval. Method. A pilot study was conducted in five PJI cases after TKA with severe comorbidities and/or multiple previous operations to evaluate the feasibility and safety of the proposed method. In the first step, surgical treatment included the explantation of the prosthesis, debridement, and the implantation of the VeraFlo-Dressing foam. The foam is connected to the VAC-Instill-Device via an inflow and an outflow tube. The surgical site is sealed airtight with the VAC-film. During the next 5 days, an antiseptic fluid (Lavasorb® or Taurolidine®) is instilled in a 30-minute interval using the VAC-Instill-Device. The limb is immobilized (no flexion in the knee joint, no weight bearing) for five days. Following that, the second operation is performed in which the VAC-VeraFlo. TM. -Therapy System is explanted and the
Background. Joint line, patellar height and posterior condylar offset (PCO) are related to functional outcome such as stability and range of motion after
Little information exists regarding optimal tibial stem usage in
The amount of bone loss due to implant failure, loosening, or osteolysis can vary greatly and can have a major impact on reconstructive options during
Over the last decade, the number of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has risen over 125%. Numerous studies have established a relationship between obesity and complications in primary TKA. Interestingly, few studies have investigated medical and orthopaedic complications in obese patients undergoing
Purpose. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of the
Purpose. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical and radiological result of the usage of chip bone graft in non-contained type bone defect in primary or
Background. Subvastus approach for Total Knee Arthropalsty (TKA) allows a faster recovery. It is traditionally not utilized for revision surgeries because of difficulty in exposure of the knee and eversion of the patella. It is considered to have limited indications. We hypothesized that
Stems are a crucial part of implant stabilization in
Introduction. Removal of primary components during
The amount of bone loss due to implant failure, loosening, or osteolysis can vary greatly and can have a major impact on reconstructive options during
Introduction. Presentation of our outcome in implant survival and clinical function using rotating-hinge knee prosthesis in
Introduction. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a proven treatment method for advanced knee arthritis in terms of pain relief, function restoration, and quality-of-life improvement. The TKA use has increased significantly over the past decade and the growing rate is more prominent in Asian countries. Thus, the
Introduction. Modular stems are commonly used to improve fixation in
Introduction. Even a number of studies have reported clinical outcomes after
Following a careful in-depth preoperative plan for
The use of stems in