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ArticleInternational orthopaedics2025

Results of trabecular metal acetabular reconstruction in two-stage revision of infected total hip arthroplasty with large bone defect.

Thomas Nicolaï, Matthieu Ollivier, Jean-Noël Argenson, Xavier Flecher, Marie Le Baron

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Thomas NicolaïInstitut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Aix Marseille Université, Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France. th.nicolai69@gmail.com.
Matthieu OllivierInstitut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Aix Marseille Université, Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.
Jean-Noël ArgensonInstitut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Aix Marseille Université, Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.
Xavier FlecherInstitut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Aix Marseille Université, Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.
Marie Le BaronInstitut du Mouvement et de l'appareil locomoteur, Aix Marseille Université, Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.

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introductionTwo-stage revision of total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains the gold standard for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Trabecular Metal (TM) offers a valuable option for acetabular reconstruction, but evidence in septic revision THA (rTHA) is scarce. This study evaluated outcomes of TM implants in two-stage rTHA for infection, hypothesizing results comparable to existing literature, especially in cases with major bone loss. MATERIALS AND

methodWe retrospectively analyzed 32 two-stage rTHA (32 patients) performed between January 2010 and July 2021, with a minimum two years follow-up. All patients received TM acetabular implants. Bone loss was classified according to Paprosky: 3 IIA, 8 IIB, 3 IIC, 12 IIIA, and 6 IIIB, with pelvic discontinuity in 13 cases.

resultsAt mean follow-up of 30.2 ± 10.9 months (range, 24 to 69), infection eradication was achieved in 87,5%. Staphylococcus species accounted for 84,4% of cases. Seven complications occurred, including six reoperations: five revisions (two for recurrent infection, 3 for mechanical failure). The overall failure rate was 21,9%. At 24 months, the healing rate, including all causes of failure, was 78,1% and revision-free rate 84,4%.

conclusionTM implants in two-stage rTHA for septic failure achieved satisfactory mid-term results, even in advanced acetabular bone loss (44% Paprosky II, 56% Paprosky III). To our knowledge, this is the first study exclusively evaluating TM in this context, supporting its role in complex acetabular reconstruction during septic revisions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

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AcetabulumArthroplasty, Replacement, HipHip ProsthesisProsthesis-Related InfectionsReoperationAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProsthesis DesignProsthesis FailureRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeBone defectInfectionRevisionTotal hip arthroplastyTrabecular metalTwo-stage

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