Advantage of articulating knee cement spacer (2 pieces)
1. Release antibiotic to get rid of infection
2. Movable joint before 2nd operation
3. Maintain soft tissue tension in between stage
4. Easier revision, less soft tissue contracture
Author’s articulating knee cement spacer mold - create articulating knee cement spacer
1. Femoral component
2. Tibial component
Advantage of articulating cement spacer mold
1. Reusable (Re-sterilization)
2. Low cost
3. Can select the appropriate antibiotic to cement