Decreased Incidence of Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Hip Arthroplasty with Use of Topical Vancomycin
Background: Periprosthetic joint infections following total hip arthroplasty (THA) can cause significant patient morbidity and carry with them a substantial cost burden to the healthcare system. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the addition of topical vancomycin decreased the inciden...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Joint Implant Surgery & Research Foundation
2018-10-01
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Series: | Reconstructive Review |
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Online Access: | https://reconstructivereview.org/ojs/index.php/rr/article/view/201 |