Staged Revision Still Works for Chronic and Deep Infection of Total Elbow Arthroplasty?

Overview

Journal SICOT J

Publisher EDP Sciences

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2022 May 26

PMID 35616598

Authors

Jae-Man Kwak

Sang-Pil So

In-Ho Jeon

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Abstract

Purpose: Infected total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is challenging. We evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcomes for chronic and deep infection of TEA with two-stage revision surgery.

Methods: A total of 10 elbows were included in the study. The mean age was 69.1 ± 15 years (range, 34-83 years). The mean follow-up was 62 (range, 24-108) months. The clinical outcomes were assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS), range of motion (ROM) arc, and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS). Moreover, radiographic outcomes, time to revision, pathogenic bacteria, preoperative complications, and disease period were evaluated.

Results: Mean preoperative VAS score of 6.1 had improved to 3.3. Mean preoperative ROM was 68° (flexion-extension), which improved to 86.7°. Mean preoperative MEPS was 46 (range, 0-70), which improved to 75.5 (range, 35-85). The mean disease duration was 8.4 months (range, 5-20 months). The most common causative organism was methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The second revision rate was 80% at the final follow-up. Radiographic outcome at final follow-up showed that 3 (30%) of 10 patients exhibited radiolucency evidence around the components. Three patients showed nonprogressive radiolucency around the implant interfaces without other indications of infection at the most recent follow-up.

Conclusion: In patients with chronic and deep infection of TEA, two-stage revision can be an affordable option for eradication of the infection, relieving pain, and restoring joint function. However, the high second revision rate owing to bone and soft-tissue deficits remains a critical issue.

Level Of Evidence: Level IV, Case series, Treatment study.

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