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Prevention of prosthetic joint infection in total hip and knee arthroplasties: evidence based recommendations


O.J. Alonge
C.O. Ayekoloye
S.O. Ogunlade
I.I. Adeoye-Sunday
M.O. Okunola
T.O. Alonge

Abstract

Prosthetic joint infection is a dreaded complication of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Prevention, which is far more cost effective, should be of paramount importance to the arthroplasty surgeon. Proper patient selection and preparation as well as strict asepsis and antisepsis are the basic principles of prevention.


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