A Modern Approach to Preventing Prosthetic Joint Infections

The Journal of Knee Surgery
Paraskevi Vivian PapasFred D Cushner

Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is recognized as one of the most successful surgical procedures performed today. One of the most common and dreaded complications of TKA is postoperative infection. To prevent infections, it is critical to identify patients at high risk through analyzing their risk factors, and help in addressing them prior to surgery. The effort to prevent infection must be carried through every step of the surgical process, from preoperative counseling to intraoperative measures and postoperative protocols. Hair removal, the application of antiseptics, the utilization of antibiotics, barbed sutures, smart dressings, and antibacterial washes are some of the avenues surgeons may explore to help prevent infection.

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Jul 19, 2019·The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume·Thomas K FehringAaron Tande
Nov 14, 2019·Journal of Wound Care·Leonidas Roumeliotis, Niall Mackenzie Graham
Dec 17, 2020·Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease·Ferdinando IannottiPier Francesco Indelli
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