Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	114078
Country	United States

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Cephalomedullary fusion nails for treatment of infected stemmed revision total knee arthroplasty: Four case reports
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Gregory M Georgiadis, Isaac A Arefi, Summer M Drees, Ajay Nair, Drew Wagner and Austin C Lawrence
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Corresponding Author	Gregory M Georgiadis, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Promedica Toledo Hospital, 2121 Hughes Dr. Suite 310, Toledo, OH 43606, United States. gregory.georgiadismd@promedica.org
Key Words	Knee fusion; Knee arthrodesis; Intramedullary nail; Cephalomedullary nail; Total knee infection; Case report
Core Tip	Long stem infected revision total knees are challenging and are often treated with above the knee amputation. The authors provide a limb salvage technique for conversion to a knee fusion. A lateral approach to the femur and tibia with extended osteotomies allows for implant removal. A long cephalomedullary nail, supplemented with antibiotic cement, provides for a functional fusion. This a major surgical procedure that will likely involve blood transfusions and intensive care management, and post operative wound problems are common. However, if successful, patients can expect to walk with a shoe lift and a walking aide.
Citation	Georgiadis GM, Arefi IA, Drees SM, Nair A, Wagner D, Lawrence AC. Cephalomedullary fusion nails for treatment of infected stemmed revision total knee arthroplasty: Four case reports. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-12 10:11
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