Knee arthrodesis

Knee arthrodesis

Knee arthrodesis is rare and is largely a historic procedure that is seldom acceptable to modern patients. It is therefore used as a salvage option after failure of multiply-revised and infected joint replacements, particularly if there is disruption of the extensor mechanism. It is occasionally considered as a primary intervention in rare cases where neurological abnormality would prevent the patient from having the muscle control necessary to control a knee replacement, e.g. stroke, spina bifida, polio, Charcot arthropathy . The ideal position of fusion is 7° of valgus and 15° of flexion. Arthrodesis can be performed using intramedullary nails, plates or extramedullary fixators. Knee arthrodesis

Knee arthrodesis is rare and is largely a historic procedure that is seldom acceptable to modern patients. It is therefore used as a salvage option after failure of multiply-revised and infected joint replacements, particularly if there is disruption of the extensor mechanism. It is occasionally considered as a primary intervention in rare cases where neurological abnormality would prevent the patient from having the muscle control necessary to control a knee replacement, e.g. stroke, spina bifida, polio, Charcot arthropathy . The ideal position of fusion is 7° of valgus and 15° of flexion. Arthrodesis can be performed using intramedullary nails, plates or extramedullary fixators. Knee arthrodesis

Knee arthrodesis is rare and is largely a historic procedure that is seldom acceptable to modern patients. It is therefore used as a salvage option after failure of multiply-revised and infected joint replacements, particularly if there is disruption of the extensor mechanism. It is occasionally considered as a primary intervention in rare cases where neurological abnormality would prevent the patient from having the muscle control necessary to control a knee replacement, e.g. stroke, spina bifida, polio, Charcot arthropathy . The ideal position of fusion is 7° of valgus and 15° of flexion. Arthrodesis can be performed using intramedullary nails, plates or extramedullary fixators.