An Alternative Method for Exchange Operation of Infected Arthroplasty

Authors

  • Lennart Hovelius
  • Göran Josefsson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677909024096

Abstract

The use of bone cement balls in chains loaded with gentamycin (gentamycin-PMMA-ketten) as part of a two-stage exchange operation has proven to be a good method of treatment for infected arthroplasty. The procedure is illustrated by three case reports.

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Published

1979-01-01

How to Cite

Hovelius, L., & Josefsson, G. (1979). An Alternative Method for Exchange Operation of Infected Arthroplasty. Acta Orthopaedica, 50(1), 93–96. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677909024096