- Discussion:
- arthrodesis with plate fixation usually employs two plates;
- two staggered dynamic compression plates-one placed medially and one
placed laterally--are contoured to the knee;
- twelve-hole plate is recommended;
- above-the-knee cast is used, with weight-bearing as tolerated, until
radiographs show that the arthrodesis site has united;
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Knee arthrodesis with a tension-band plate
Arthrodesis with dual plates after failed total knee arthroplasty.
Failed total knee arthroplasty treated by arthrodesis of the knee using
the Ace-Fischer apparatus.
