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01-06-2004 | Review Article

Antibiotic-loaded bone cement spacers in two-stage management of infected total knee arthroplasty

Authors: R. P. Pitto, I. A. Spika

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 3/2004

Abstract

We reviewed the current use of spacers in the management of the infected knee prosthesis. There are two types of temporary spacers: block or non-articulating spacers and articulating or mobile spacers. Generally, spacers improve mobilisation and hasten recovery with shorter hospital stay between stages. Furthermore, spacers facilitate the second-stage procedure by maintaining joint space, and articulating spacers may also maintain range of motion. Last but not the least, the cost of spacers represents only a small fraction of the total expenses for management of infected knee arthroplasties.

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Title: Antibiotic-loaded bone cement spacers in two-stage management of infected total knee arthroplasty
Authors: R. P. Pitto
I. A. Spika
Publication date: 01-06-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-004-0545-2

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