Knee arthrodesis after infected tumor mega prosthesis of the knee using an intramedullary nail for callus distraction.

作者信息

Kühne C A, Taeger G, Nast-Kolb D, Ruchholtz S

机构信息

Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany.

出版信息

Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2003 Mar;388(1):56-9. doi: 10.1007/s00423-003-0360-z. Epub 2003 Mar 21.

BACKGROUND

Infected tumor endoprosthesis of the knee in young patients can prove to be challenging. Common procedures are débridement and prosthesis reimplantation, amputation, revision arthroplasty, and arthrodesis.

CASE PRESENTATION

We report the case of a 44-year-old man treated by arthrodesis followed by callus distraction after removal of an infected tumor mega prosthesis (Kotz type). Callus distraction was performed over a distance of 11 cm in 4 months using a femorotibial intramedullary nail with an external traction rope-winch system.

METHODS AND FOCUS

The clinical, radiological, technical, and therapeutic features are discussed.