Total knee arthroplasty in the presence of active tuberculosis.
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The ten-year result of a knee arthroplasty performed in the presence of active tuberculous infection of the knee is presented. This case suggests that it is feasible to obtain a satisfactory outcome in these circumstances provided the diagnosis is established and adequate postoperative antituberculosis chemotherapy is given. Case report. In September 1980 a 67-year-old man with generalised rheumatoid arthritis underwent a Cintor
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 73 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991