Effect of non-cephalosporin antibiotic prophylaxis on the risk of periprosthetic joint infection after total joint replacement surgery: a retrospective study with a 1-year follow-up

Effect of non-cephalosporin antibiotic prophylaxis on the risk of periprosthetic joint infection after total joint replacement surgery: a retrospective study with a 1-year follow-up

Summary: Background: Cephalosporins are recommended as first-line antibiotic prophylaxis in total joint replacement surgery. Studies have shown an increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) when non-cephalosporin antibiotics have been used. This study examines the effect of non-cephalo...

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Main Authors: Meeri Honkanen, Simo Sirkeoja, Matti Karppelin, Antti Eskelinen, Jaana Syrjänen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Prosthetic joint infection
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Cephalosporins
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088923000185

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