Infected Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to monitor the renal function of patients who have an antibiotic laden spacer in place to treat an infected hip or knee arthroplasty.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. All patients undergoing a hip or knee resection arthroplasty by the primary investigator 2. Ages 18+ 3. Ability to adhere to follow up schedule
Exclusion criteria
1. Unable to give informed consent 2. Age \<18 3. Previous history of infected Total Knee Arthroplasty or Total Hip Arthroplasty 4. History of renal failure or impaired renal function 5. Allergies to aminoglycosides or Vancomycin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Development of acute renal insufficiency or acute renal failure measured by changes in laboratory values assessing renal function | subjects will be followed during the time the antibiotic spacer is in place which is approximately 8 weeks |
Countries
United States