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01-03-2003 | Original Article

Knee arthrodesis after infected tumor mega prosthesis of the knee using an intramedullary nail for callus distraction

Authors: C. A. Kühne, G. Taeger, D. Nast-Kolb, S. Ruchholtz

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 1/2003

Abstract

Background

Infected tumor endoprosthesis of the knee in young patients can prove to be challenging. Common procedures are débridement and prosthesis reimplantation, amputation, revision arthroplasty, and arthrodesis.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 44-year-old man treated by arthrodesis followed by callus distraction after removal of an infected tumor mega prosthesis (Kotz type). Callus distraction was performed over a distance of 11 cm in 4 months using a femorotibial intramedullary nail with an external traction rope-winch system.

Methods and focus

The clinical, radiological, technical, and therapeutic features are discussed.

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Title: Knee arthrodesis after infected tumor mega prosthesis of the knee using an intramedullary nail for callus distraction
Authors: C. A. Kühne
G. Taeger
D. Nast-Kolb
S. Ruchholtz
Publication date: 01-03-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 1/2003
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-003-0360-z

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Knee arthrodesis after infected tumor mega prosthesis of the knee using an intramedullary nail for callus distraction

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Methods and focus

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Methods and focus

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