Application of 3D Printing-Assisted Articulating Spacer in Two-Stage Revision Surgery for Periprosthetic Infection after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Lingtong Kong Jiawei Mei Wufei GeXiansheng JinXiaoxuan Chen Xianzuo Zhang Chen Zhu

Published in: BioMed research international (2021)

The 3D printing-assisted articular spacer provides satisfactory range of motion during the interim period, prevents bone loss, facilitates second-stage reimplantation and postoperative rehabilitation, and results in low reinfection and complication rates.

Keyphrases

bone loss
total hip arthroplasty
minimally invasive
total knee arthroplasty
coronary artery bypass
total hip
patients undergoing
pain management
mouse model
high speed
chronic pain