knee fusion

Arthrodesis

IssuesKnee fusion 3

 

Like elbow arthrodesis, knee arthrodesis is an option of last resort

 

Example

- cannot sit on airplane toilet with door closed

 

Aims

 

Coapt 2 coplanar cancellous surfaces under compression with rigid fixation

 

Indications

 

Septic arthritis

Salvage failed TKR / infected TKR

Tumour

Charcot Join

PFFD