title: One-stage exchange for prosthetic joint infection of the hip.
abstract: Exchange arthroplasty remains the gold standard of treatment of established prosthetic joint infection. This can be achieved using a one or two stage approach. The ENDO-Klinik, in Hamburg, has pioneered the one-stage technique since 1970 utilising antibiotic loaded acrylic cement (ALAC). This editorial discusses the relevant literature and describes the indications and surgical technique employed by the ENDO-Klinik Hamburg.
authors.affiliation: 1 HELIOS ENDO-Klinik Hamburg - Germany.
authors.forename: Akos
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zahar
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Webb
authors.forename: Thorsten
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gehrke
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kendoff
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation