Infection Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Author:
Keun Churl CHUN
1
;
Kwang Mee KIM
;
Churl Hong CHUN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine & Hospital, Iksan, Korea. cch@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Knee;
Arthroplasty;
Infection
- MeSH:
Arthroplasty;
Early Diagnosis;
Humans;
Knee
- From:The Journal of Korean Knee Society
2013;25(3):93-99
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
For most orthopedists, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been regarded as the most effective surgery for patients with severe knee diseases. Though seldom occur, postoperative infection certainly remains one of the most devastating and dreaded complications of TKA. Thus, careful and early diagnosis is needed. After diagnosis, categorize the infection type and choose a rightful and sequential step of treatment are recommended.
