Systemic Absorption of Gentamicin Irrigation in Joint Replacement Surgery: A cause of concern
Gentamicin, whether administered either intravenously, incorporated into bone cement or for local intra-operative irrigation, is a commonly used antibiotic in orthopaedic practice. The former two have been well studied, however the literature on the therapeutic efficacy and safety of gentamicin irri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2008-11-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2008v2n2/Joint_Replacement_Surgery.pdf |