Periprosthetic infection in total hip replacement management with temporary prosthesis and antibiotic-impregnated cement between stages. A technical note and cost analysis

M. H. Huo; A. J. Elliot; K. J. Keggi

Periprosthetic infection in total hip replacement management with temporary prosthesis and antibiotic-impregnated cement between stages. A technical note and cost analysis

M. H. Huo, A. J. Elliot, K. J. Keggi

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Abstract

Deep infection in total hip replacement poses a significant challenge to the clinician, in terms of successful treatment and cost containment. The authors describe a protocol that has been successfully utilized in four patients. Cost analysis was performed to evaluate the financial efficacy and viability of treating these patients in a community hospital setting.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	93-102
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Orthopaedic Techniques
Volume	2
Issue number	3
State	Published - Jan 1 1994

Keywords

cement
hip
infection
prostheses

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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Periprosthetic infection in total hip replacement management with temporary prosthesis and antibiotic-impregnated cement between stages. A technical note and cost analysis

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