Revision of well-fixed infected Birmingham hip resurfacing using the Explant system and cement mould: an useful technique

摘要

Deep infections do occur during hip resurfacing despite all precautions. We present the method and use of the acetabular bone stock preserving Explant system in the removal of infected well-fixed cementless acetabular components and the technique of using an antibiotic impregnated cement spacer to provide a functional joint, enabling the patient to mobilise with minimal discomfort between two staged revision procedures.