Recalcitrant infection following total knee arthroplasty: a report of two cases.

Zairul-Nizam, Z F; Badaruddin, B S · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Infection following total knee arthroplasty can be devastating. Even with established treatment protocols, eradication of the infection may not be feasible. We report 2 patients who required above-knee amputation to eradicate recalcitrant infection.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy