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Infected knee treated by total knee arthroplasty
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Manchester, Medical School, Hope Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Manchester, UK
The Knee
|August 6, 2000
Summary
Revision knee surgery is safe for treating infected knee joints, even after staphylococcal septic arthritis. This approach offers a viable solution for severe knee destruction previously considered untreatable.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Arthroplasty
Background:
- Traditionally, implants are avoided in active joint sepsis.
- Infected arthroplasty revision is now recognized as safe and effective in specialized centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the efficacy of revision surgery principles for knees with primary staphylococcal septic arthritis.
- To challenge the conventional approach of precluding implant insertion in active joint sepsis.
Main Methods:
- Application of revision surgery principles to treat knees affected by staphylococcal septic arthritis.
- Case illustration of successful treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Successful treatment of knees destroyed by primary staphylococcal septic arthritis using revision surgery.
- Demonstration of the safety and efficacy of the approach in a specialized setting.
Conclusions:
- Revision knee surgery is a safe and effective treatment for knees with primary staphylococcal septic arthritis.
- The principles of revision surgery can be successfully applied to manage severe joint destruction from sepsis.