Two-stage arthroplasty using functional temporary prosthesis to treat infected arthroplasty and septic arthritis of the hip.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jor.2014.04.006 and PMC identifier 4674500.
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Abstract
This study introduced a modified technique in two-stage revision arthroplasty to insert functional spacer using modular components coated with antibiotic-impregnated polymethylmethacrylate. Since June 2006, we used the construct in twenty-three consecutive patients (17 with infected arthroplasty, and 6 with septic arthritis of the hip). Mean follow-up was 48 months (range 30-84 months). Two patients were excluded (no second stage), two patients had persistent infection, 19 patients received successful re-implantation at the second-stage. The technique provides a construct that can be used safely and successfully as a functional, spacer in two-stage revision arthroplasty.
Anatomy
- hip