Abstract
The number of total knee replacement (TKR) infections is expected to increase along with the growing number of TKR implanted. The ultimate aim in treating TKR infections is to regain a pain free and functional joint. Whenever possible, the joint should also be free of infection. In order to achieve these goals, a clear treatment concept is needed. The treatment concept is based on five pillars: teamwork, understanding biofilm, proper diagnostics, proper definition and classification, and patient-tailored treatment. These five concepts will be discussed with emphasis on surgical treatment using two-stage revision. Two-stage revision with short interval with interim cement spacer has shown to have a high success rate in treating TKR infection.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Unhappy Total Knee Replacement |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Comprehensive Review and Management Guide |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Pages | 715-727 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319080994 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319080987 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Publisher Copyright:© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
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