High re-revision rate following one-stage exchange for streptococcal periprosthetic joint infection of the hip

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Authors

Malte Ohlmeier · Helios Endo-Klinik Hamburg

Insa Jachczik · Helios Endo-Klinik Hamburg

Mustafa Çıtak · Helios Endo-Klinik Hamburg

Thorsten Gehrke · Helios Endo-Klinik Hamburg

Nael Hawi · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Carl Haasper · Capio Clinic in the Park

Hussein Abdelaziz

Abstract

The rate of re-revision after 1-stage exchange for streptococcal PJI is high. Eradication of a streptococcal PJI of the hip remains challenging. Further extensive and comparative studies between 1-and 2-stage exchange are encouraged.

Topics & Keywords

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hip International

Volume 32, Issue 4, pp. 488-492

DOI: 10.1177/1120700021991467

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