Two-stage Procedure in the Treatment of Late Chronic Hip Infections--spacer Implantation

Overview

Journal Int J Med Sci

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2009 Oct 17

PMID 19834591

Citations 20

Authors

Mohamed Sukeik

Fares S Haddad

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Abstract

Infection after total hip arthroplasties (THA) is a devastating complication with significant consequences for both the patients and the healthcare systems. In recent times, a two stage procedure using antibiotic-impregnated interim spacers has become the most popular treatment for late chronic hip joint infections after THA with success rates over 90%. In this review, we discuss the different types of spacers used in the treatment of chronically infected THA and conclude that hip spacers are effective in the treatment of hip joint infections.

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