Two-stage cementless revision THR after infection. 5 recurrences in 40 cases followed 2.5-7 years

Kuo An Lai, Wun Jer Shen, Chyun Yu Yang, Ruey Mo Lin, Chii Jeng Lin, I. Ming Jou

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Abstract

We revised 40 infected hip prostheses in 40 patients as a two-stage procedure, including intravenous and oral antibiotics, gentamicin beads, and delayed cementless implantation of porous-coated THR. The duration of antibiotic treatment was 8 weeks. The interval from resection to reimplantation was, on average, 48 (8-108) weeks, 39 patients were followed, on average, 4 (2.5-7) years. 5 patients had a recurrent infection. In patients who did not have a recurrent infection, the Harris hip score exceeded 80 in 32 patients. Radiographically, femoral component migration of 2-6 mm was noted in 3 cases. The recurrent infection rate, and the functional and radiographic results are comparable with those obtained using a two-stage procedure with antibiotic cement.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)325-328
Number of pages4
JournalActa Orthopaedica Scandinavica
Volume67
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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