Abstract
Twenty-three cases of infected total joint arthroplasty with substantial bone loss were treated with a cement spacer, which was customized intraoperatively to achieve joint stability and to allow motion. All but one of the patients were ambulatory with the spacer in place. Spacer dislocation occurred in 1 hip patient (9%) and in none of the knee patients. Articulating antibiotic-impregnated spacers with intraoperative customization is our preferred treatment of cases of infected total joint arthroplasty even in the presence of bone loss.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 607-613 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Arthroplasty |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2009 |
Keywords
- 2-stage exchange
- arthroplasty
- customized
- infection
- spacer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine