TABLE II.
Procedures Performed Before Implantation of the Primary Finn/OSS Rotating-Hinge Knee Prosthesis and Reasons for Failure
| Procedure | Reconstruction* | Reason for Revision | No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide resection | Allograft or other prosthesis | Infection | 11 |
| Wide resection | Other prosthesis | Broken implant, aseptic loosening | 8 |
| Wide resection | Other prosthesis | Periprosthetic fracture | 3 |
| Wide resection | Allograft | Nonunion | 3 |
| Curettage of giant-cell tumor | Cement | Osteoarthritis | 1 |
“Allograft” means a massive allograft to reconstruct the bone defect, and “other prosthesis” includes several prostheses other than the Finn/OSS, such as Lane-Burstein, Stanmore, Global Modular Replacement System, and GUEPAR devices.