Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (43): 8118-8123.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.43.034

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Process concerning the periprosthetic infection after total hip replacement

Li Fei-long, Zeng Yi-rong   

  1. First Department of Joint Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou  510405, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2011-08-08 Revised:2011-09-02 Online:2011-10-22 Published:2011-10-22
  • Contact: Zeng Yi-rong, Doctor, Chief physician, First Department of Joint Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China
  • About author:Li Fei-long★, Studying for master’s degree, First Department of Joint Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China dragonlfl@126.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Periprosthetic infection after total hip replacement usually results in surgery failure and needs a second operation.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of periprosthetic infection after total hip replacement by reviewing and summarizing articles published in recent years.
METHODS: A computed-based online search of Pubmed database was performed by using the key words of “total hip arthroplasty, infection” for manuscripts published from January 1990 to December 2010 and of those in SpringerLink database between January 1, 1970 and December 31, 2010. A total of 2 109 manuscripts were retrieved. Moreover, related book or manuscripts that published by high-impact journals were included. Totally, 29 manuscripts were included.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The formation of biofilms on the surface of prosthesis is the main cause for hardly eradicated. Resistant bacteria and polymicrobial infection seems to be an increasing tendency. A correct diagnosis as soon as possible is very important to prognosis. However, without a gold-standard way, each mean has advantages and shortages, and comprehensive considerations are necessary. Interleukin-6 seems a good choice for its inexpensive, non-invasive and a high sensitivity and specificity, which has aroused increasing attention. The antibiotics only, debridement with retention, one-stage replacement, two-stage replacement, joint arthrodesis, even amputation, are used to treat infection after total hip replacement. Prophylactic antibiotics are important to prevent infection. Antibiotic-loaded acrylic cement seems to be reliable and accept for more and more patients. However, each option must be selected according to the presence of infection individually.

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