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  • Title: Articulating antibiotic impregnated spacers in two-stage revision of infected total knee arthroplasty.
    Author: Munro JT, Garbuz DS, Masri BA, Duncan CP.
    Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br; 2012 Nov; 94(11 Suppl A):123-5. PubMed ID: 23118399.
    Abstract:
    Antibiotic impregnated articulating spacers are used in two-stage revision total knee arthroplasty to deliver local antibiotic therapy while preserving function. We have observed infection control in greater than 95% of cases with functional outcomes approaching those seen in revision for aseptic loosening. Higher failure has been observed with methicillin resistant organisms.
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