Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4080958 | Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Management of knee bone loss after gunshot trauma requires a multidisciplinary approach. Two cases of knee arthroplasty after devastating ballistic trauma are reported. Treatment comprised several steps: sampling, bone resection, reinforced cement spacer, latent sepsis control, and prosthetic reconstruction. The patients showed no neurovascular disorder and had a functioning extensor mechanism. At follow-up of at least 2 years, results were satisfactory, with return to unaided walking and mean International Knee Society (IKS) score improved from 18 to 59 points. In light of these observations, knee reconstruction arthroplasty using a sequential strategy can provide satisfactory functional outcome after severe ballistic trauma.
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Authors
Y. Herry, F. Boucher, P. Neyret, T. Ferry, S. Lustig,