Single-Stage Revision of Infected Total Femoral Replacement.

Lew, Alexandra R; Burnett, Robert A; Colman, Matthew W; Gitelis, Steven; Blank, Alan T · Orthopedics · 2022

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present 2 cases of infected total femur prosthetic devices treated with a single-stage revision with extensive irrigation and debridement, followed by reimplantation with a prosthesis coated in antibiotic-impregnated cement. Single-stage total femoral replacement with antibiotic-eluting cement around the device was used for 2 cases of limb salvage arthroplasty to reduce complications, maintain patient function, and minimize hospital-associated cost. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 2022;45(5):e280-e283.].

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Anatomy