Fig. 2

a Radiographic antero-posterior view of sequelae of a septic hip arthritis (S. aureus) in a 52-year-old female patient. b Teicoplanin 5 % loaded DAC® hydrogel is applied on the sanded titanium surface of a standard cementless hip prosthesis, both on the stem and c in the acetabulum component that may be press-fit inserted according to a normal procedure (arrow indicates some hydrogel squeezed out during cup insertion). d Control after 12 months shows optimal bone osteointegration (arrows). The patient is pain- and infection-free