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Infected total hip replacement after dental procedures.

R Rubin, E A Salvati, R Lewis

    Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Dental work may trigger infections in patients with total hip replacements. Prophylactic antibiotics are recommended before dental procedures for individuals with artificial hips to prevent serious complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dental Medicine

    Background:

    • Total hip replacement (THR) is a common orthopedic procedure.
    • Patients with THR are susceptible to joint infections, which can cause significant morbidity.
    • The link between dental procedures and systemic infections is established for other conditions, like infective endocarditis.

    Observation:

    • Three cases are presented where patients developed infected THR shortly after dental procedures.
    • These patients had asymptomatic hip replacements for extended periods prior to dental work.
    • Infections became apparent in the prosthetic hip joints following dental interventions.

    Findings:

    • A temporal association was observed between dental procedures and the onset of THR infections.
    • While direct causation is not proven, the sequence suggests a potential metastatic route from the oral cavity.
    • These infections lead to substantial patient morbidity and complications.

    Implications:

    • Prophylactic antibiotic use before dental work in THR patients is suggested.
    • This recommendation aims to mitigate the risk of potentially devastating joint infections.
    • Further research may be warranted to confirm the link and optimize preventative strategies.

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