Short interval exchange surgery for infected hip or knee implants
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study compares how to replace an infected hip or knee implant using a two-step surgery with a shorter waiting time. It aims to reduce the time between surgeries while still safely treating the infection.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a confirmed infection of a hip or knee prosthesis (based on exam tests, joint fluid, and/or lab results)
- Your doctors have advised a two-step surgery plan (not a one-step or non-surgical plan)
- If you can become pregnant, you can use effective birth control during the study
- You can give written informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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