The Impact of use of Double Set-up on Infection Rates in Revision Total Knee Replacement and Limb Salvage Procedures

Abstract

A retrospective analysis was performed to determine the impact of utilizing a double set-up procedure on reducing infection rates revision total knee and limb salvage procedures in patients with known joint infection. Eighteen cases fit selection criteria. The recurrence rate of infection was 5.5% which is less than reported recent literature review. This suggests the use of a double set-up in combination with other infection reducing protocols may help further reduce recurrent infection. Keywords: double set-up, infection, revision total knee arthroplasty, limb-salvage