Abstract
Introduction. Preoperative bone stock and cement-bone interface in revision total hip replacement (THR) for deep infection have never been investigated while they are both well known to be important for mechanical outcome after revision THR for aseptic loosening.
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to assess pre-operative bone stock and immediate postoperative cement-bone interface as factors affecting infection control after one stage revision THR for deep infection.
Material and methods. This study included 115 cases which satisfied following conditions; a) One stage revision THRs for deep infection were carried out by a single surgeon. b) Follow-up of more than five years was done. Preoperative bone stock was classified into four grades (Grade 0: No bone loss, Grade 1: Demarcation, Grade 2: Localized cavitation, Grade 3: Extensive bone loss). Immediate postoperative cement-bone interface was also graded into four categories (Grade A: White-out, obscure interface, Grade B: Clear line, no measurable gap, Grade C: Gap within 1mm, Grade D: Gap more than 1mm). These two factors were analyzed in view of infection control after surgery.
Results. Preoperative bone stock did not show significant influence on infection control. Immediate postoperative cement-bone interface was an affecting factor for cure of infection.
Conclusion. There was a good chance of cure of infection even in cases with significant bone loss. Good cement fixation appeared to be important in view of infection control. The results suggested the importance of shielding of medullary space with antibiotic-loaded cement from infected joint space in revision THR for infection.
Theses abstracts were prepared by Professor Roger Lemaire. Correspondence should be addressed to EFORT Central Office, Freihofstrasse 22, CH-8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland.
