Life quality after arthrodesis of the knee joint in case of infected arthroplasty

Aim of the study:In case of extensive bone loss arthrodesis can be more fav ourable than one or two stage revisions with new arthroplasties after infec ted implants. Material and methods:19 patients with arthrodesis of the knee joint because of infected arthroplasty were clinical-radiological examined after 5.2 yea rs. The quality of life was measured with the SF-36 score. The average age at the arthroplasty implantation was 63.8 years. 5 patients had constrained prostheses, 14 bicondylar sledge prostheses. Discussion:The average results in health orientated life quality of patient s with arthrodesis in case of infected arthroplasty were lower than in cont rol groups but singular aspects scored higher. After the arthrodesis some p atients increased their levels compared to the period with arthroplasty. Clinical relevance:The fear of loss of quality after arthrodesis of the kne e joint can not be supported. Some results were not better with arthroplast y or without an operation.