JBJS, November 1, 2003, Volume 85, Issue suppl_4

Use of a Functional Temporary Prosthesis in a Two-Stage Approach to Infection at the Site of a Total Hip Arthroplasty

Gracia Etienne, MD, PhD Barry Waldman, MD Amar D. Rajadhyaksha, MD Phillip S. Ragland, MD Michael A. Mont, MD

Hip

Two-stage revision arthroplasty is the gold standard for treatment of infection at the site of a total hip arthroplasty1-9. Unfortunately, removal of the components followed by a delay for antibiotic treatment can result in prolonged morbidity5,6. We describe two novel approaches to two-stage revision arthroplasty.

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