Periprosthetic Joint Infection Prophylaxis in the Elderly after Hip Hemiarthroplasty in Proximal Femur Fractures: Insights and Challenges

Periprosthetic Joint Infection Prophylaxis in the Elderly after Hip Hemiarthroplasty in Proximal Femur Fractures: Insights and Challenges

We review antibiotic and other prophylactic measures to prevent periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after hip hemiarthroplasty (HHA) surgery in proximal femoral fractures (PFFs). In the absence of specific guidelines, those applied to these individuals are general prophylaxis guidelines. Cefazolin...

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Main Authors: Dolors Rodríguez-Pardo, Laura Escolà-Vergé, Júlia Sellarès-Nadal, Pablo S. Corona, Benito Almirante, Carles Pigrau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
hip hemiarthroplasty
proximal femur fracture
antibiotic prophylaxis
periprosthetic joint infection
decolonization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/4/429

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