Revision THA using an antibiotic-loaded spacer in two stages

Description: Now that orthopedic surgeons have an established standard of care for infected total hip arthroplasty, one expert is advocating they now focus on finding a cure for the 4% to 5% of cases that become reinfected. According to Clive P. Duncan, MD, FRCS(C), two-stage revision using a temporary prosthesis made of antibiotic-loaded acrylic cement (PROSTALAC) has become the standard of care for infected total hip arthroplasties (THAs) in most centers across North America. Surgeons can expect an initial 90% success rate with this technique, he said.
Tina DiMarcantonio ORTHOPEDICS TODAY 2007; 27:10