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Prophylactic use of antibiotic-loaded bone cement in primary total knee replacement

Authors: Pietro Randelli, Francesco R. Evola, Paolo Cabitza, Luca Polli, Matteo Denti, Luca Vaienti

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Despite significant advances in intraoperative antimicrobial procedures, deep infection remains the most devastating complication following total joint arthroplasty. Clinical studies’ results and safety profile of antibiotic-loaded bone cement are discussed in this review. Antibiotic bone cement prophylaxis is a safe and effective strategy in reducing the risk of deep infection following primary total joint arthroplasty.

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Title: Prophylactic use of antibiotic-loaded bone cement in primary total knee replacement
Authors: Pietro Randelli
Francesco R. Evola
Paolo Cabitza
Luca Polli
Matteo Denti
Luca Vaienti
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-009-0921-y

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