Prophylactic use of antibiotic-loaded bone cement in primary total knee replacement.
review · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Bone Cements
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
Anatomy
- knee