Ibrahim El-Ganzoury1, Ahmed Salem Eid2. 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. 2. Lecturer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt ; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, El-Demrdash University Hospital Ramses St, Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract
AIMS: This study introduced a modified technique in two-stage revision arthroplasty to insert functional spacer using modular components coated with antibiotic-impregnated polymethylmethacrylate. METHODS: Since June 2006, we used the construct in twenty-three consecutive patients (17 with infected arthroplasty, and 6 with septic arthritis of the hip). RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSION: The technique provides a construct that can be used safely and successfully as a functional, spacer in two-stage revision arthroplasty.
AIMS: This study introduced a modified technique in two-stage revision arthroplasty to insert functional spacer using modular components coated with antibiotic-impregnated polymethylmethacrylate. METHODS: Since June 2006, we used the construct in twenty-three consecutive patients (17 with infected arthroplasty, and 6 with septic arthritis of the hip). RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSION: The technique provides a construct that can be used safely and successfully as a functional, spacer in two-stage revision arthroplasty.
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