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Published on: March 3, 2023
Patient perceptions of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures after total joint arthroplasty
Niall H Cochrane1, Cole S Pachter2, Jonathan H Garfinkel1
1Georgetown University School of Medicine, 3900 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, 20007, USA.
Objective:
Investigating patients' perceptions regarding need for antibiotic prophylaxis during dental procedures after undergoing joint arthroplasty.
Methods:
Questionnaire was administered to patients presenting at: 1)an orthopaedic office; 2)a dental office; regarding perceptions of antibiotic prophylaxis.
Results:
36 orthopaedic patients responded "Yes" to always taking prophylaxis; 36 patients responded "No" (36/72, 50.0% compliance). Five dental patients responded "Yes" to always taking prophylaxis; 19 patients responded "No" (5/24, 20.8% compliance) (p = 0.017). 67/135 orthopaedic patients (49.6%) endorsed some form of dental prophylaxis, versus 34/58 dental patients (58.6%) (p = 0.27).
Conclusion:
Patient perceptions of the need for dental prophylaxis vary within orthopaedic and dental practices.
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis is the inflammation of the back of the throat (pharynx), commonly resulting in a sore throat. It is a frequently encountered condition that prompts individuals to seek medical advice.
Classification
Acute pharyngitis can be categorized based on its underlying cause:

