The Inverse Spacer-A Novel, Safe, and Cost-Effective Approach in Routine Procedures for Revision Knee Arthroplasty.

Kristoff HammerichJens PollackAlexander F HasseAndré El SamanRené HuberMarkus RuppVolker AltRaimund W KinneJoerg Mika

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2021)

The inverse spacer in conjunction with our routine procedure is a safe and cost-effective alternative to other articulating or static spacers, and allows crutch-supported sole contact mobilization without major post-operative complications. Maximum longitudinal intra-operative tension in 5° flexion and 5° valgus position appears crucial for the success of surgery.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
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