A novel open synovectomy technique using an arthroscopy shaver blade in revision surgery to treat infected total knee arthroplasty: a technical note

Abstract Background This article introduces a novel open synovectomy technique using an arthroscopy shaver blade to effectively remove intra-articular synovitis during revision surgery for infected primary total knee arthroplasty. Methods (techniques) Open synovectomy is performed using a 4.2-mm art...

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Main Authors: Oog-Jin Shon, In Jun Lee, Gi Beom Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03024-5