An alternative method for exchange operation of infected arthroplasty.
The use of bone cement balls in chains loaded with gentamycin (gentamycin-PMMA-ketten) as part of a two-stage exchange operation has proven to be a good method of treatment for infected arthroplasty. The procedure is illustrated by three case reports.
D000368:Aged; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001843:Bone Cements; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
D001843:Bone Cements; D004343:Drug Implants; D005839:Gentamicins