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How to Assemble a Well-Fitting, Patient-Specific Antibiotic Cement Hip Spacer for Infection Management

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Antibiotic-loaded cement hip spacers are a cornerstone in the management of prosthetic and native hip infections before second-stage arthroplasty. However, complications such as spacer dislocation or acetabular erosion often stem from a size mismatch between the spacer and the patient’s unique anatomy. In this technical note, we describe a patient-adapted, hand-crafted technique for fabricating a well-fitting antibiotic cement hemi-articulating spacer for infection management. This approach aims at matching the individual’s acetabular anatomy, potentially reducing complications and improving outcomes.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation

DOI: 10.60118/001c.160818

Authors: Ahmed Nageeb Mahmoud, Nicholas Brule, Catherine Mary Doyle, Gabriel Makar, Daniel Horwitz

Institutions: Ain Shams University, Geisinger Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7172344218