Single-Stage Revision of Infected Total Femoral Replacement

Orthopedics. 2022 Sep-Oct;45(5):e280-e283. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20220608-04. Epub 2022 Jun 13.

Abstract

We present 2 cases of infected total femur prosthetic devices treated with a single-stage revision with extensive irrigation and debridement, followed by reimplantation with a prosthesis coated in antibiotic-impregnated cement. Single-stage total femoral replacement with antibiotic-eluting cement around the device was used for 2 cases of limb salvage arthroplasty to reduce complications, maintain patient function, and minimize hospital-associated cost. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(5):e280-e283.].

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip* / adverse effects
  • Bone Cements
  • Femur / surgery
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections* / drug therapy
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections* / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Replantation
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bone Cements