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Antibiotic prophylaxis for wound infections in total joint arthroplasty
March 2013
Antibiotic prophylaxis for wound infections in total joint arthroplasty
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Antibiotic prophylaxis for wound infections in total joint arthroplasty: A systematic review
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Jul;90(7):915-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Approximately 1-5% of wounds from total knee arthropalsty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) go on to develop a superficial or deep infection. The authors of this review identified and reviewed the evidence around antibiotic prophylaxis for THA and TKA wound infections. In addition to systematic review of 26 studies on various types of prophylaxis, a meta-analysis of 7 of the included articles...
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