The use of silver coating in hip megaprostheses: a systematic review

Michael C. Wyatt; Michael Foxall-Smith; Andrew Roberton; Andrew Beswick; David C. Kieser; Michael R. Whitehouse

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The use of silver coating in hip megaprostheses: a systematic review

Michael C. Wyatt^*, Michael Foxall-Smith, Andrew Roberton, Andrew Beswick, David C. Kieser, Michael R. Whitehouse

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Abstract

Retrospective studies of silver-coated hip implants have demonstrated promising results and safety profile, however, the potential benefits are so far unproven in prospective studies. Silver-coated implants may have a role in patients undergoing revision or primary surgery with a high risk of infection but as yet there are no human studies investigating silver in primary hip arthroplasty. Adequately powered robust prospective studies are needed in this area to determine if silver-coated implants would be efficacious and cost-effective. The purpose of this systematic review article is to review the current literature regarding the use of silver in hip arthroplasty. Our review showed that there is some encouraging evidence that silver coatings can reduce infection.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7-20
Number of pages	14
Journal	Hip International
Volume	29
Issue number	1
Early online date	16 Nov 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1120700018811070
Publication status	Published - Jan 2019

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Centre for Surgical Research

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Hip replacement
infection
prevention
silver

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