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Indications and techniques for non-articulating spacers in massive bone loss following prosthetic knee joint infection: a scoping review.

Jonas P SinaShiraz A SabahDaniel SchrednitzkiAndrew James PriceThomas William HamiltonAbtin Alvand
Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2023)
This study has summarised the large variety in static spacer constructs used for staged revision KR for PJI. Static spacers were associated with a high risk of complications and further work in this area is required to improve the quality of care in this vulnerable group.
Keyphrases
  • bone loss
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • palliative care
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • risk factors
  • total hip arthroplasty
  • anterior cruciate ligament