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{"title":"Predictors of in-hospital mortality in older patients undergoing distal femur fracture surgery: A case-control study.","authors":"Ting-An Cheng, Po-Hsuan Lai, Hao-Chun Chuang, Kai-Lan Hsu, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Wei-Ren Su, Chih-Kai Hong","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023035","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2023035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Geriatric fractures including distal femur and hip fractures are associated with high mortality rates. Currently, prognostic factors for in-hospital postoperative mortality are not identified. We aimed to evaluate overall in-hospital mortality and related potential risk factors in elderly patients who underwent distal femur fracture surgery.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study of patients older than 60 years, who underwent distal femur fracture surgery between January 01, 2003, and December 31, 2021, was conducted. A case-control study was conducted to compare two age-matched groups of elderly patients of equivalent ages at a 1:4 ratio. The in-hospital mortality rate was calculated and potential confounders were compared between groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 170 patients were enrolled; five died during hospital stay after undergoing surgery, yielding a 2.94% in-hospital mortality rate. Twenty patients who did not die were included in the control group. Patients' demographics were similar. The case-control comparison showed that the time from injury to surgery, preoperative hemoglobin level, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and white blood cell count were significant factors correlated with in-hospital mortality.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 2.94%. Significant risk factors for in-hospital mortality included a longer time from injury to surgery, lower preoperative hemoglobin level and eGFR, and higher preoperative white blood cell count. In conclusion, preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment, including cognitive, nutritional, and frailty status, should also be considered in the elderly fracture care model.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10702471/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138499753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction of cubitus valgus and reconstruction of lateral humerus condylar defect using tricortical iliac graft in pediatric patients.","authors":"Mohamed Hussein Fadel, Mohamed Hassan Hashem, Ahmed Ramy","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023028","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2023028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neglected non-united lateral humeral condyle fractures in pediatrics are a probable cause of cubitus valgus deformity which is a disabling complication. The ideal management for this condition is still debatable. This study aimed to evaluate the reconstruction of a non-united lateral humerus condylar fracture complicated by cubitus valgus using a tricortical iliac crest graft in pediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Twenty children suffering from cubitus valgus as a complication after a non-united fracture of the lateral humeral condyle were included in this study. They were managed by open reduction, screw fixation, and reconstruction by an autologous tricortical iliac bone graft. We compared the preoperative and postoperative range of motion of the elbow, alignment, and elbow function using the Mayo elbow performance index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a statistically significant improvement in the elbow range of motion postoperatively, and there was a highly significant improvement regarding the elbow alignment and function.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Open reduction, screw fixation, and reconstruction by the autologous tricortical iliac bone graft is an effective technique for the management of cubitus valgus due to neglected non-united lateral humeral condyle fractures in pediatrics.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10688257/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138463419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does open reduction internal fixation using a volar locking plate and closed reduction percutaneous pinning using K wires provide similar functional and radiological outcomes for unstable distal radius fractures?","authors":"Ahmad Radaideh,&nbsp;Jehad Abualadas,&nbsp;Yazan Anaqreh,&nbsp;Adham Alnemer,&nbsp;Ahmad Abdalmajeed Alghzawi,&nbsp;Rawan Abualadas,&nbsp;Mohammad Alawneh,&nbsp;Suhaib Bani Essa","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2023015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are a common orthopedic injury, with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) and closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP) being the two most frequently used methods for treating unstable DRFs. The optimal treatment approach for DRFs is still a matter of debate. Therefore, this retrospective analysis aimed to compare the functional and radiological outcomes of ORIF and CRPP to determine the most effective approach for treating unstable DRFs.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 89 patients were included in this retrospective study; 34 underwent CRPP and 55 underwent ORIF (61 males and 28 females, mean age: 35.5). Radiographic measurements of radial inclination, radial height, and volar tilt, as well as patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) scores for pain and function, were used to evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes during the final follow-up period, ranging from 1 to 4 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were significant improvements in the radiographic measurements for both groups, indicating a good reduction. However, the two fixation methods had no significant difference in radiographic measurements during the entire follow-up period. Regarding PRWE scores, there was a significant difference between the two groups, with patients in the CRPP group reporting better wrist function and less pain.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both CRPP and ORIF are effective methods for treating unstable DRFs. Achieving an acceptable reduction did not correlate with better pain management, function, or the ability to carry out day-to-day activities. However, patients treated with CRPP had better wrist function and less pain during follow-up. Radiographic measurements did not differ significantly between the two groups. Clinicians should consider closed-reduction percutaneous pinning as a viable and effective treatment option for distal radius fractures, particularly when optimal wrist function and pain management are important considerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10288971/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10070059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Low-dose prophylaxis protocol for heterotopic ossification after hip preservation surgery in a sport participants cohort.","authors":"Matteo Olivero,&nbsp;Bruno Capurro,&nbsp;Pedro Reis-Campos,&nbsp;Alessandro Aprato,&nbsp;Olufemi Ayeni,&nbsp;Anuj Chawla,&nbsp;Ricardo Larrainzar Garijo,&nbsp;Oliver Marín-Peña","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2023024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a well-known complication of arthroscopic and open surgical treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Incidence of heterotopic ossification has been reported in the literature between 0% and 44% after hip arthroscopy and between 18.2% and 25% after anterior mini-open surgery. Currently, pharmacological prophylaxis with NSAIDs and selective COX-2 inhibitors are commonly used and their effectiveness is well documented in literature.</p><p><strong>Hypothesis: </strong>We hypothesized that the low-dose prophylaxis protocol with selective cox-2 inhibitors decreases the risk of heterotopic ossification in open or arthroscopic hip preservation surgery in athletes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study is an analysis of prospectively gathered data on 98 sport participant patients who underwent arthroscopic or anterior mini-open treatment for FAI between April 2008 and April 2018. All the patients received postoperative oral prophylaxis with 60 mg etoricoxib once daily for two weeks. Post-operative X-rays were performed at 1, 3, and 12 months after surgery and reviewed by two orthopedic surgeons blinded to the type and side of surgery. HO were graded according to the Brooker classification. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze demographic data. Bivariate analysis was performed to analyze the association of HO with each of the following variables: type of surgery, physical activity, time of evolution of symptoms, age at surgery, and sex. Finally, a regression model analysis was performed to determine the presence of confounding effects between variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study cohort was composed of 54 patients in the arthroscopic treatment group and 44 patients in the anterior mini-open group. HO was identified in 6 (13.6%) patients in the mini-open group. No HO was identified in the arthroscopic group. In the bivariate analysis, \"type of surgery\" was the only variable that showed a statistically significant association with HO (p = 0.007).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results of this study suggest that anterior mini-open treatment was characterized by a higher risk of HO development compared to hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement treatment regardless of pharmacological prophylaxis. The treatment regimen of 60 mg etoricoxib daily for two weeks was an effective prophylaxis for HO formation in sport participant patients compared with data available in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10478760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10540717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"No dislocation and low complication rate for a modern dual mobility cup with pre-impacted femoral head in primary hip replacement: A consecutive series of 175 hips at minimum 5-year follow-up.","authors":"Constant Foissey,&nbsp;Cécile Batailler,&nbsp;Vishal Rajput,&nbsp;Aditya B J Premkumar,&nbsp;Elvire Servien,&nbsp;Sébastien Lustig","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2022050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2022050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite its excellent results in preventing dislocation, the dual mobility cup (DMC) is still struggling to be adopted by some teams due to premature wear and loosening reported on first-generation implants. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the mid-term survivorship of a modern DMC with a pre-impacted head and the radio-clinical results at a minimum follow-up of 5 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective single-centre study performed on patients who had a primary total hip replacement for osteoarthritis in 2016. The cup was a third-generation DMC with a pre-impacted femoral head. Clinical (harris hip score (HHS)) and radiological (cup abduction, anteversion, overhang, and radiolucent lines) results were recorded, as well as complications, particularly dislocations and survivorship. A minimum of five years of follow-ups was required.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and seventy-five hips (167 patients) met the inclusion criteria. Five hips (2.9%, 5/175) were lost to follow-up and excluded from the postoperative analysis. The mean follow-up period was 70 ± 2.9 months [63.6-76.5]. Three cups needed revision surgery (1.8%, 3/170): one for septic loosening, and two for chronic infection. At 77 months, the global survival probability was 98.2% ± 1, and the survival probability excluding septic aetiology was 100%. There was a significant improvement in the HHS from pre-operatively (48.3 ± 6.0 [14.0-70.0]) to post-operatively (96 ± 4.5 [50-100]) (p < 0.0001). There were no postoperative dislocations recorded, nor any iliopsoas-impingement or symptomatic cam-effect.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study showed excellent survival and good radiological and clinical results of this dual mobility cup at a mid-term follow-up. None of the patients had dislocation or any specific complication feared with dual mobility cups.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9878999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10644763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How often do we need offset stems for revision total knee arthroplasty? About a consecutive series of 789 knees.","authors":"Angelo V Vasiliadis,&nbsp;Timothy Lording,&nbsp;Robin Canetti,&nbsp;Elvire Servien,&nbsp;Sébastien Lustig,&nbsp;Cécile Batailler","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2023012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study aimed to determine the incidence of offset stem usage in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA), and to assess the necessity for their use with the femoral and tibial components.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective radiological study included 862 patients who underwent rTKA between 2010 and 2022. Patients were divided into a non-stem group (group NS), offset stem group (group OS), and straight stem group (group SS). Two senior orthopedic surgeons evaluated all the post-operative radiographs of the group OS to assess the necessity of offset use.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 789 patients met all eligibility inclusion criteria and were reviewed (305 males (38.7%)) with a mean age of 72.7 ± 10.2 years old [39; 96]. Eighty-eight (11.1%) patients had undergone rTKA with offset stems (34 tibia, 31 femur, 24 both) and 609 (70.2%) with straight stems. The tibial and femoral stems were diaphyseal of over 75 mm in 83 revisions (94.3%) for group OS and 444 revisions (72.9%) for group SS (p < 0.001). Offset in the tibial component was located medially in 50% of rTKA, while the offset in the femoral component was placed anteriorly in 47.3% of the rTKA. Assessment by the two independent senior surgeons found stems were only necessary in 3.4% of cases. Offset stems were only required for the tibial implant.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Offset stems were used in 11.1% of revision total knee replacements, however, they were deemed necessary in 3.4% and for the tibial component only.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10226448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9538167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current trends in rehabilitation of rotator cuff injuries.","authors":"Fabio V Sciarretta,&nbsp;Daniel Moya,&nbsp;Kilian List","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2023011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rehabilitation has a fundamental role in the management of rotator cuff pathology whether the final choice is conservative or surgical treatment. Conservative treatment can give excellent results in cases of rotator cuff tendinopathies without rupture, partial tears less than 50% of the thickness of the tendon, chronic full-thickness tears in elderly patients and irreparable tears. It is an option prior to reconstructive surgery in non-pseudo paralytic cases. When surgery is indicated, adequate postoperative rehabilitation is the best complement to obtain a successful result. No consensus has still been established on the optimal postoperative protocol to follow. No differences were found between delayed, early passive and early active protocols after rotator cuff repair. However, early motion improved the range of motion in the short and mid-term, allowing faster recovery. A 5-phase postoperative rehabilitation protocol is described. Rehabilitation is also an option in specific failed surgical procedures. To choose a therapeutic strategy in these cases, it is reasonable to differentiate between Sugaya type 2 or 3 (tendinopathy of the tendon) and type 4 or 5 (discontinuity/retear). The rehabilitation program should always be tailored to the individual patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10208043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9574578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Measurement of spinopelvic sagittal alignment in the relaxed seated position rather than in the straight seated position is suitable for assessing spinopelvic mobility in patients before total hip arthroplasty.","authors":"Yohei Ohyama,&nbsp;Kentaro Iwakiri,&nbsp;Yoichi Ohta,&nbsp;Yukihide Minoda,&nbsp;Akio Kobayashi,&nbsp;Hiroaki Nakamura","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2022051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2022051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The relationship between spinopelvic mobility and dislocation in total hip arthroplasty (THA) has recently attracted attention. This study aimed to investigate the differences in sacral slope (SS) between two types of upright seated positions and to determine which seated position was appropriate for assessing spinopelvic mobility (change in SS from standing to sitting) before THA.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This prospective cohort study included 75 hips from 75 patients who had undergone primary THA. Each patient underwent preoperative lateral spinopelvic radiography in standing (st) and two seated positions: relaxed (rs) and straight (ss). The change in SS between each position (Δ) was measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Differences in all spinopelvic sagittal alignment parameters between the two seated positions were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The range, median, and mean values of ΔSS_ss-rs were -2.0° to 26.5°, 6.8°, and 8.3°, respectively. ΔSS_ss-rs was significantly correlated with SS, LLA, and PFA in the relaxed seated position (r = -0.52, -0.39, and 0.37; p < 0.001, p < 0.001, and p = 0.001, respectively), but was not correlated to these parameters in the straight seated position. Of the 52 patients with normal spinopelvic mobility in the relaxed seated position (ΔSS_st-rs > 10°), 24 (46%) patients were misrepresented as having a stiff spine in the straight seated position (ΔSS_st-ss < 10°).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The change in SS from the straight to the relaxed seated position widely varied in patients before THA. The spinopelvic radiograph in the relaxed seated position is appropriate when evaluating spinopelvic mobility for preoperative planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9878996/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10644764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction Notice to: Superior Transverse Atraumatic Reconstruction (STAR) approach provides a better-compared outcome to standard Direct Superior Approach (DSA): a matched, prospective comparative single-surgeon study.","authors":"Eustathios Kenanidis,&nbsp;Nikolaos Milonakis,&nbsp;Georgios Foukarakis,&nbsp;Michael Potoupnis,&nbsp;Eleftherios Tsiridis","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2023021","url":null,"abstract":": Superior Transverse Atraumatic Reconstruction (STAR) approach provides a better-compared outcome","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10361007/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10229235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Simple and cost-effective way to make mobile antibiotic cement spacer: hand-made silicone mold.","authors":"Quang Ton Quyen Nguyen, Ta Hoc Vo, Duc Tri Phan, Nguyen Khanh Hung Truong","doi":"10.1051/sicotj/2023032","DOIUrl":"10.1051/sicotj/2023032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Two-stage exchange arthroplasty is considered the most common approach for the management of prosthetic joint infections. There has been plentiful evidence to support the superiority of the mobile spacers over the static ones. Unfortunately, articulating options are not available in our low-resource environment, which motivated us to come up with an affordable way to create a mobile cement spacer. After experimenting with a variety of materials and producing methods, we realized that silicone is a favorable material for mold building and established a simple process of making a handmade silicone mold. We demonstrate the clinical outcomes of three prosthetic joint infections by using these spacers in the hope of spreading the idea to our colleagues who work in the circumstances of a developing country. Construction of the spacer molds: The molds, consisting of two parts, were shaped by using high viscosity addition silicone (elite HD+ putty soft, Zhermack SpA, Italy) as material, and previously removed implants as template. They were sterilized using ethylene oxide treatment before being ready for casting antibiotic-loaded bone cement spacer.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>Three cases of prosthetic infection were treated with two-stage revision, using antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer cast in hand-made silicone molds. We sought to determine intraoperative complications, postoperative range of motion, and functional scores. All the patients were regularly followed up to identify fractures or dislocation of the spacer, and reinfection.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At the end of the follow-up, all three patients had the infection eradicated. The three patients could sit comfortably with bent knees, walk with partial weight-bearing, and achieve 75-80 degrees of knee flexion in the first week after surgery. Follow-up X-rays revealed no fractures or dislocation in any of the spacers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Silicone molds offer a simple and cost-effective alternative to costly commercial products in producing articulating spacers. Treating infected joints arthroplasty with these spacers allows for early motion and partial weight bearing and improves patient satisfaction and life quality before reimplantation without significant complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":46378,"journal":{"name":"SICOT-J","volume":"9 ","pages":"32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10644890/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92156933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}