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Joint replacement

P D Wilson

    Southern Medical Journal
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Total hip replacement carries a high infection risk. A preventive program including patient screening, infection eradication, and antibiotic prophylaxis effectively reduced infections without significant side effects in 1,350 patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Infectious Disease Prevention

    Background:

    • Cemented total hip replacement components carry a significant risk of infection.
    • Infection following joint replacement can have disastrous consequences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a comprehensive infection prevention program for total hip replacement patients.
    • To assess the impact of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis on infection rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 1,350 total hip replacement cases over a four-year period.
    • Implementation of preventive measures: patient risk identification, preoperative infection source control, strict surgical technique.
    • Perioperative bactericidal-antibiotic prophylaxis against gram-positive organisms.

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    Main Results:

    • The implemented preventive program was effective in reducing infection risk.
    • No important harmful side effects were observed with the prophylactic regimen.
    • Minimal follow-up of two years demonstrated sustained effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive infection prevention strategy, including antibiotic prophylaxis, is justified and effective for total hip replacement.
    • The described regimen at the Hospital for Special Surgery has proven safe and beneficial.
    • Simple preventive measures are essential for minimizing infection risk in joint replacement surgery.