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Low complication rate and better results for intramedullary nail - arthrodesis for infected knee joints compared to external fixator-a series of one hundred fifty two patients.

Arnold J SudaXaver BrachtendorfMarco TinelliRaed WagokhGhaith Abou-NouarOliver E Bischel
Published in: International orthopaedics (2021)
Despite similar results regarding patient satisfaction and everyday competences in questionnaires, intramedullary arthrodesis of the knee is superior to the external fixator, as it results in fewer complications, lower revision rate, and union rates/loosening.
Keyphrases
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • patient satisfaction
  • end stage renal disease
  • chronic kidney disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • patient reported