Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Urology
- Breast Surgery
- Transplant Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2019;4(1):2424.Case Report | Open Access
A Novel Management of Infected Metacarpophalangeal Joint Silicone Arthroplasty with Antibiotic-Impregnated Spacer
Meng Guo, Kyle Lineberry and Hani Matloub
Department of Plastic Surgery, The Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, USA
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.2424
Abstract
Osteoarthritis of the Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is a relatively rare condition that can be treated surgically with arthroplasties using silicone implants once conservative management has failed. Infection rates are low, but its consequences can be devastating when it does occur. We present a novel management of an infected MCP joint silicone arthroplasty with the use of a custom-made antibiotic-impregnated spacer in conjunction with systemic antimicrobial therapy. The patient was successfully treated using a two-stage exchange approach and subsequently gained functional range of motion in the affected joint.
Keywords
Osteoarthritis; Metacarpophalangeal joint; Silicone arthroplasty; Antibiotic spacer
Cite the article
Guo M, Lineberry K, Matloub H. A Novel Management of Infected Metacarpophalangeal Joint Silicone Arthroplasty with Antibiotic-Impregnated Spacer. Clin Surg. 2019; 4: 2424.
