Implementation of a CT-based navigation system in two-stage reimplantation for infected total knee arthroplasty

Acta Orthop Belg. 2003 Aug;69(4):355-60.

Abstract

Femorotibial alignment is an important factor affecting patient outcome after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It was the aim of this study to report our first results using a CT-based navigation system in two-stage revision surgery for infected TKA. Two patients with chronic deep infection after primary TKA underwent two-stage revision arthroplasty with temporary articulating cement spacers followed by prosthesis re-implantation using a CT-based navigation system. Postoperative radiographs showed accurate alignment of the femoral and tibial components. CT-based navigation systems offer the opportunity for preoperative planning and accurate intra-operative navigation of cutting blocks. They can be considered of value for primary TKA but even more so for two-stage revision arthroplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*