Is it safe to do a single-stage implant exit and primary hip replacement ? clinical and microbiological profiling

Conclusion: This study suggests that implant exit and simultaneous arthroplasty for failed fracture fixation should be done with caution due to the high possibility of infection. It may be prudent to opt for a 2 stage revision.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - May 17, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rahul George TD Hariharan A Arunshankar Divyaa Elangovan Binesh Lal VJ Chandy AT Oommen Pradeep Mathew Poonnoose Source Type: research