The Proximal Placement of the Knee Joint in the 1-Stage Treatment of Infected Knee Revisions With Large Anterior Soft Tissue Defects

Discussion:

This novel proximal placement of the knee joint in patients with PJI-K who have large anterior soft tissue defects lessens the need for free flaps. The proximal placement also allows for reconstruction of what is left of the quadriceps mechanism into the tibial component and usually provides enough extensor power to lock the hinge joint.

Source: Techniques in Orthopaedics - February 18, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Novel Research Methods and Models Source Type: research