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Knee arthrodesis.

James H MacDonald1, Sanjeev Agarwal, Matthew P Lorei

  • 1Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, 108 Forbes Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
|March 8, 2006
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Knee arthrodesis (knee fusion) offers a stable, pain-free solution for severe knee damage when reconstruction fails. This surgical option can relieve pain and reduce the need for further interventions in carefully selected patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Knee arthrodesis is a salvage procedure for irreparable knee joint damage.
  • Indications include failed knee replacement, tumors, post-traumatic arthritis, and chronic sepsis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications, contraindications, and surgical techniques for knee arthrodesis.
  • To highlight the role of arthrodesis in managing complex knee conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established surgical techniques for knee fusion.
  • Discussion of fixation methods: external, internal (compression plates), and intramedullary nailing.
  • Consideration of bone grafting (allograft/autograft) for bone stock restoration.

Main Results:

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  • Various surgical techniques exist for knee arthrodesis.
  • Bone grafting may be required to achieve fusion.
  • Successful outcomes depend on patient selection and realistic expectations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Knee arthrodesis provides pain relief and joint stability when reconstructive options are exhausted.
    • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful outcomes.
    • Arthrodesis can obviate the need for further complex surgeries or lengthy rehabilitation.