Revision Knee Replacement of Patient with diabetes and hypertension

Publish Date: August 2, 2017

67 year old gentleman is a known case of diabetes and hypertension had undergone bilateral total knee replacement 1 year ago. At 1 year follow up he presented with infection of the left knee for which first stage debridement and temporary cemented spacers was done.

After 2 months second stage specialized revision implant (rotating hinge knee) was done. At follow-Patient is asymptomatic and is normally bearing weight on the left leg.

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