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Flucloxacillin in bone.

P F Unsworth, F W Heatley, I Phillips

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Flucloxacillin administered intramuscularly achieved therapeutic concentrations in hip bone tissue for osteoarthritis surgery prophylaxis. Bone flucloxacillin levels were lower than serum, but significant, aiding infection prevention strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Infectious Disease Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Total hip replacement (THR) for osteoarthritis necessitates effective perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis.
    • Flucloxacillin is commonly used, but its penetration into bone tissue requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify flucloxacillin concentrations in human serum and bone tissue (trabecular and compact) following intramuscular administration before THR.

    Main Methods:

    • Ten patients received intramuscular flucloxacillin 2 hours preoperatively.
    • Bone and serum samples were collected during surgery.
    • Flucloxacillin concentrations were determined using a well-diffusion assay.

    Main Results:

    • Mean serum flucloxacillin concentration was 8.9 mg/l.

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  • Mean concentrations in trabecular and compact bone washings were 1.3 mg/l and 0.9 mg/l, respectively.
  • Blood contamination accounted for a maximum of 26% of bone flucloxacillin.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intramuscular flucloxacillin achieves measurable concentrations in hip bone, supporting its prophylactic role in THR.
    • Further research may optimize dosing for enhanced bone penetration and infection prevention.