ReviewAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Antimicrobial Regimens in Cement Spacers for Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Critical Review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed.
- Elution, Porosity, and Mechanical Performance of Vancomycin-Loaded Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Article
- Early Postoperative Inflammatory Responses Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Different Antibiotic-Loaded Bone Cement Formulations: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Revision of a Dislocated Articulating Antibiotic Hip Spacer as an Alternative to Girdlestone Arthroplasty: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
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- Microbiological Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Periprosthetic Infections Following Oncologic Megaprosthetic Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Biofilms in clinical infection: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and the evolving therapeutic landscape.Journal of clinical microbiology · 2026Review
- Novel lytic phages improve the antibiofilm activity of dalbavancin, daptomycin, and fosfomycin against vancomycin-resistant enterococci.Microbiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Reevaluation of surgical strategies for chronic periprosthetic joint infection: a comparison of short-term outcomes between one-stage and two-stage revision.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Biomechanical analysis of additional vancomycin in articulating knee spacers: determining the threshold for structural failure.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Local Vancomycin Application Reduces Periprosthetic Joint Infections in Oncologic Megaprosthetic Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Fungal Shoulder Periprosthetic Infections: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
Antibiotic-loaded cement spacers (ALCSs) are essential for treating periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) by providing mechanical support and local antibiotic delivery. The purpose of this review is to comprehensively examine the various types of spacers utilised in the management of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs), including both static and articulating variants and to analyse the fundamental principles underlying spacer use, their clinical benefits, the selection and administration of antimicrobial agents, appropriate dosages, and potential adverse effects. Articulating spacers, which allow joint mobility, often yield better outcomes than static ones. Spacer pharmacokinetics are vital for maintaining therapeutic antibiotic levels, influenced by cement porosity, mixing techniques, and the contact area. Antibiotic choice depends on heat stability, solubility, and impact on cement's mechanical properties. Mechanical properties are crucial, as spacers must withstand physical stresses, with antibiotics potentially affecting these properties. Complications, such as tissue damage and systemic toxicity, are discussed, along with mitigation strategies. Future advancements include surface modifications and novel carriers to enhance biofilm management and infection control.
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