Total Knee Prosthesis after Knee Joint Distraction Treatment

• Main Authors: Karen Wiegant (Author), Peter van Roermund (Author), Ronald van Heerwaarden (Author), Sander Spruijt (Author), Roel Custers (Author), Natalia Kuchuk (Author), Simon Mastbergen (Author), Floris Lafeber (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research - Peertechz Publications, 2015-11-05.
• Subjects: Research Article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p><strong>Background and purpose:</strong> During knee joint distraction (KJD) treatment, using an external fixation-frame, pin-tract infections frequently occur. These local skin infections, although treated successfully with oral antibiotics, might lead to latent infections. Thi...