At a glance
- Effective local release of an antibiotic (gentamicin)
- Improves quality of life between surgical interventions
Hip spacer
The hip spacer made of PMMA bone cement contains a highly concentrated antibiotic (gentamicin).
An internal metal core of stainless steel (AISI 316L) reinforces the temporary prosthesis.
Advantages
- Metal core gives high strength with limited physiological and mechanical loading.
- Prevents proximal femur migration and facilitates the surgical approach during the final revision.
- Helps to maintain the functionality of the hip muscles.
- Early mobilization means early rehabilitation for patients.
Knee spacer
The knee spacer is made from antibiotic-containing (gentamicin) PMMA bone cement.
Advantages
- Preservation of the intra-articular space.
- Retention of joint movement. Facilitates surgical access because the patellar tendon is free of the adhesions usually associated with immobilization.
- Allows the extensors to be conserved and ligament function to be maintained.
- Can preserve the function of the collateral ligaments.
- Better scope of mobilization than with block spacers.
- Reduces the functional recovery time after final revision procedure.
The LinkSpacer Hip and Knee are temporary implants which support the treatment of
prosthetic hip/knee joint infections using a two-stage procedure with effective local antibiotic release. These temporary implants give a higher quality of life between operations.
