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Hip

Hip Revision Surgery and Protocols

Hip Revision Surgery is performed when a primary hip replacement has failed. Each surgery is tailored to address the specific cause of the failure, ranging from a simple bearing replacement to more complex reconstructions.

Revision prostheses are more intricate than the primary ones, as they are designed to correct bone deficiencies and rebuild the hip joint.

Hip prosthesis infection is very difficult to treat and requires prolonged treatment with antibiotics, and usually requires 2 separate staged surgeries.

Hip Prosthesis Infection:

Infections in hip prostheses are difficult to eliminate and typically require a two-stage surgical approach.


1st Stage Surgery:

  • The infected prosthesis is removed, and the hip joint is meticulously cleaned.
  • A temporary antibiotic hip spacer is inserted until the infection clears.
  • A Lautenbach irrigation system, consisting of pipes inserted around the joint, is used to deliver antibiotics directly to the infected area.
  • The system remains in place as needed, and once removed, the patient continues with oral antibiotics and is regularly monitored until Dr. Robert Barrow confirms the infection is fully cleared.


2nd Stage Surgery:

  • Once the infection is cleared, the antibiotic spacer is removed.
  • The joint is cleaned again, and a final revision prosthesis is inserted.
  • This second prosthesis is more complex than the original, designed to compensate for bone loss caused by the infection.
  • Dr Barrow may also use a Lautenbach irrigation system during this stage to ensure the infection does not return.

Dr Robert Barrow, along with his experienced surgical team and physiotherapists, has successfully handled numerous complex revision hip replacement surgeries over the past 16 years.

For more information or to discuss your specific needs, please contact our practice.

For more information or to discuss your specific needs, please contact our practice

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