Cemented Constrained Liners Used as an Articulating Hip Spacer for the Treatment of Chronic Prosthetic Joint Infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Two-stage exchange arthroplasty remains the gold standard for treating chronic hip periprosthetic joint infections. However, controversy remains regarding the optimal spacer type, particularly among patients with increased dislocation risk. This study reports on the outcomes of articulating hip spacers utilizing a single constrained-liner design.

Methods

All patients who underwent treatment for hip periprosthetic joint infection at a single institution were screened. Patients were included if they received an articulating spacer utilizing a constrained liner of a single manufacturer design. Indications for constrained liner, demographic variables, and surgical variables were recorded. Patients were assessed for dislocation and component loosening prior to the seco

SUBMITTER: Heckmann ND 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11367267 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature