Arthrodesis of the Knee by AO Technique with Auto Compression Plate / 대한정형외과학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Arthrodesis of the knes has lost its nopularity since the development of modern knee replscement arthroplasties, however it still has its place as a salvage procedure when replacement arthroplasties are contraindicated. Various techniques have been in the use including the time-tested Charnleys compressiori arthrodesis. Instead of using Charnley's and other similar compression devices, the authors applied single or double compression plates in 8 knees with severe destruction and deformities, and the results are summerized ss follows l. Included in this series are 5 cases of tuberculous arthritis, 1 case of septic arthritis, 1 case of resistant scar contracture, and 1 case of Charcots knee. 2. Successful fusion was obtained within 18th week, aversge 13th week. No case of pseudarthrosis was experienced. 3. 3 cases of postop. wound drainage and 1 case of peroneal nerve palsy were experienced, but these did not compromise the final results. 4. It may be concluded that Arthrodesis of the knee using compression plate is rigid enough to permit early mobilization of patients and get the certainty of union.