The results of reinsertion of a total hip prosthesis after sepsis.
Sixty-five total hip arthroplastics were reinserted after sepsis around the hip, positive cultures being obtained from fifty-six. Although 65 per cent of patients still have their implant in position, only sixteen of sixty-five (25 per cent) show an excellent or good result on a Harris rating. Twenty-three of sixty-five (35 per cent) subsequently required an excision arthroplasty. The indications and contraindications for this procedure are given.
D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents