Maggot debridement therapy to avoid prosthesis removal in an infected total knee arthroplasty

Osteoarthritis of the knee is an increasing burden in our ageing population that is often managed successfully by total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Infection following TKA is a devastating complication that accounts for significant cost and morbidity, and often requires surgery. Although modern practice has reduced the incidence of postoperative infection, reported rates still range from 1% to 2%.