One-stage Revision With Catheter Infusion of Intraarticular Antibiotics Successfully Treats Infected THA

摘要

BackgroundTwo-stage revision surgery for infected total hip arthroplasty (THA) is commonly advocated, but substantial morbidity and expense are associated with this technique. In certain cases of infected THA, treatment with one-stage revision surgery and intraarticular infusion of antibiotics may offer a reasonable alternative with the distinct advantage of providing a means of delivering the drug in high concentrations.