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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2025; 16(10): 111955
Published online Oct 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i10.111955
Published online Oct 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i10.111955
Table 2 Distribution of causative pathogens, n (%)
| Pathogen | Group A (n = 39) | Group B (n = 59) |
| Polymicrobial | 8 (21) | 7 (12) |
| S. Aureus | 9 (23) | 12 (20) |
| S. epidermidis | 4 (10) | 11 (19) |
| Other CoNS | 5 (13) | 9 (15) |
| Cutibacterium acnes | 0 (0) | 5 (6) |
| Streptococci | 5 (13) | 3 (5) |
| E. Coli | 1 (3) | 3 (5) |
| Enterococci | 3 (8) | 2 (3) |
| P. Aeruginosa | 1 (3) | 1 (2) |
| Other | 2 (5) | 1 (2) |
| Culture negative | 1 (3) | 5 (9) |
- Citation: Stelwagen MH, Van Oldenrijk J, Croughs PD, Yusuf E, Bos PK, Veltman ES. Impact of introducing custom-made articulating spacers: A retrospective cohort study on two protocols for two-stage hip revision. World J Orthop 2025; 16(10): 111955
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v16/i10/111955.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v16.i10.111955