Treatment of periprosthetic hip infection with retention of a well-fixed stem: six to 13-year outcomes

Treatment of periprosthetic hip infection with retention of a well-fixed stem: six to 13-year outcomes

Abstract Background Treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is challenging, generally requiring complete implant removal. However, recently reported treatments involve partial retention of implants because of the severe local and systemic burden on the patients and difficulties in function...

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Main Authors: Takuya Otani, Hideki Fujii, Yasuhiko Kawaguchi, Tetsuo Hayama, Toshiomi Abe, Motoi Takahashi, Keishi Marumo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Arthroplasty
Subjects:
Total hip arthroplasty (THA)
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)
Chronic infection
Treatment
Two-stage treatment
Antibiotic-loaded acrylic cement (ALAC)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42836-019-0002-8

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