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Above-the-knee amputation (AKA) is a last-resort surgical option for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) with resistant organisms or with recurrent infections. Certain circumstances are unique to performing AKAs after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). When performing an AKA, the factors that require special attention include the indications for surgery, presentation and comorbidities, level of amputation, possible prosthesis removal, and potential complications. This chapter includes a discussion of the surgical techniques, postoperative stump care, options for prostheses, functional status, and long term follow up after AKA. This chapter provides comprehensive and relevant information for assessing, performing, and treating AKA patients after infected TKAs.
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Chen, A.F., Fedorka, C.J., Klatt, B.A. (2014). Above-Knee Amputation. In: Springer, B., Parvizi, J. (eds) Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip and Knee. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7928-4_19
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