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The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 17, Issue: 6, Page: 785-787
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A simple method for construction of an articulating antibiotic-loaded cement spacer
Steven S. Shin; Craig J. Della Valle; Bernard C. Ong; Patrick A. MeereHip
A 2-stage exchange protocol has been used widely in North America for management of infected total hip arthroplasties. Many surgeons choose to use an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer in the interval before reimplantation of the final prosthesis. We propose a simple technique for the construction of an articulating antibiotic-loaded spacer for use as part of 2-stage exchange protocol for the treatment of infected total hip arthroplasties. Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
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