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Biarticular total femoral spacer for complete bone loss in periprosthetic joint infection. A technical modification
P Sanz-Ruiz1, J A Matas-Diez2, J A Calvo-Haro1
1Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, España.
Background:
The management of complete bone defects in hip and knee periprosthetic infection is still a real surgical challenge.
Material And Methods:
We present a technical modification for performing a biarticular total femoral spacer with a femoral nail without the need to approach the proximal tibia.
Results:
Three patients were operated with this technique. There was no intraoperative complication. The infection was resolved in all patients operated at final follow-up. All patients improved their previous functional situation and could walk with different aids.
Conclusions:
This technical modification is an alternative for cases where it is necessary to resect the complete femur, but it is not necessary to approach the tibia.
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