Articulating antibiotic spacers: the standard of care for an infected total knee arthroplasty.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Comparisons in the literature of static and articulating spacers have shown average eradication rates of approximately 90% and 92%, respectively. Therefore, we can conclude that static and articulating spacers are both effective for eradication of infection. The benefits of articulating spacers are prevention of soft-tissue contracture, promotion of range of motion, and facilitation of antibiotic delivery.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Bone Cements
- Coated Materials, Biocompatible
- Knee Prosthesis
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
Anatomy
- knee