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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_10 | Pages 38 - 38
1 Oct 2022
Coppeaux M Popescu D Julie M Poilvache H Mbuku RB Maïte VC Yombi J Cornu O
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Introduction

The surgical management of late PJI was usually done in two stages with the placement of a temporary cement spacer. The development of one-stage surgical care raises questions about the two-stage strategy. The objectives of this study are to identify the complications related to the presence of the cement spacer within a two-stage strategy. The septic recurrence rate is also evaluated after a minimum follow-up of two years.

Material and methods

Medical files of 208 patients (101 knees and 107 hips) who underwent a two-stage revision for late PJI prosthesis infection were retrospectively reviewed. Antibiotic loaded articulated homemade cement spacers were used. Second stage was usually planned on average 4 to 6 weeks after the first stage. Patients were allowed to walk without loading. The success rate was defined as the absence of septic recurrence after a minimum follow-up of two years. Descriptive statistics and uni- and multivariate analysis were conducted.