Abstract
We revised 5 infected totally-replaced hips in 2 stages. At the first operation a gentamicin-loaded modelled cement spacer was inserted, and the definitive prosthesis was inserted 3-8 weeks later. 9-24 months after the last operation, there was a recurrent infection in 1 case. 2 of the patients could walk in the interval.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Bacterial Infections / therapy*
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Bone Cements / therapeutic use*
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Cementation / methods*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Gentamicins / therapeutic use*
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Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects
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Hip Prosthesis / methods*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / therapy*
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Recurrence
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Reoperation
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Time Factors