Articulating antibiotic spacers: The standard of care for an infected total knee arthroplasty

Adolph V. Lombardi; Keith R. Berend; Joanne B. Adams; Jonathan M. Karnes; Tad M. Mabry; Arlen D. Hanssen

Articulating antibiotic spacers: The standard of care for an infected total knee arthroplasty

Adolph V. Lombardi, Keith R. Berend, Joanne B. Adams, Jonathan M. Karnes, Tad M. Mabry, Arlen D. Hanssen

Orthopedic Surgery

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Abstract

Comparisons in the literature of static and articulating spacers have shown average eradication rates of approximately 90% and 92%, respectively. ³ Therefore, we can conclude that static and articulating spacers are both effective for eradication of infection. The benefits of articulating spacers are prevention of soft-tissue contracture, promotion of range of motion, and facilitation of antibiotic delivery.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	782-787
Number of pages	6
Journal	Orthopedics
Volume	30
Issue number	9
State	Published - Sep 2007

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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