A comparison of outcomes for above-knee-amputation and arthrodesis for the chronically infected total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review.
Michael C EdgarRyan J AldermanIsabel M ScharfSam H JiangMax Davison-KerwoodLuke ZabawaPublished in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2023)
Chronic infection in TKA offers a multitude of challenges for orthopedic surgeons. We found that arthrodesis and AKA were not significantly different in rates of infection eradication or quality of life. We recommend clinicians to actively discuss options with patients to find a procedure most suitable for them.
Keyphrases
- total knee arthroplasty
- total hip
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- palliative care
- peritoneal dialysis
- quality improvement
- minimally invasive
- adipose tissue
- metabolic syndrome
- lower limb
- knee osteoarthritis
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- peripheral artery disease
- weight loss