9 September 2010
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9 September 2010
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ISSN 1449-1907 |
Int J Med Sci 2009; 6:253-257 ©Ivyspring International Publisher Review Two-stage procedure in the treatment of late chronic hip infections - spacer implantation Department of Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom 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. Keywords: Total hip arthroplasty, infection, treatment, spacers, antibiotic loaded cement How
to cite this article:
Sukeik M, Haddad FS. Two-stage procedure in the treatment of late chronic hip infections - spacer implantation. Int J Med Sci 2009; 6:253-257. Available from http://www.medsci.org/v06p0253.htm |