Somayaji H S, Tsaggerides P, Ware H E, Dowd G S E
Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, UK.
Knee. 2008 Aug;15(4):247-54. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2008.03.005. Epub 2008 May 20.
Knee arthrodesis as a primary treatment method for knee arthritis has re-emerged as a salvage procedure for failed knee arthroplasty. This article is an overview of indications, contraindications, principles, preoperative preparation and surgical techniques of knee arthrodesis. Their advantages and disadvantages are discussed together with results and complications. An attempt has also been made to incorporate technical considerations, the author's preferred surgical techniques and indications for the various methods of arthrodesis.
膝关节融合术作为膝关节炎的主要治疗方法，已再度成为膝关节置换失败后的挽救手术。本文概述了膝关节融合术的适应证、禁忌证、原则、术前准备和手术技术。讨论了其优缺点以及结果和并发症。还尝试纳入技术考量、作者偏爱的手术技术以及各种融合术方法的适应证。
