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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Main Authors: David A Crawford, Keith R Berend, Joanne B Adams, Adolph V Lombardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Implant Surgery & Research Foundation 2018-10-01
Series:Reconstructive Review
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Online Access:https://reconstructivereview.org/ojs/index.php/rr/article/view/201