Influence of Fixation Methods on Prosthetic Joint Infection Following Primary Total Knee Replacement: Meta-Analysis of Observational Cohort and Randomised Intervention Studies

Influence of Fixation Methods on Prosthetic Joint Infection Following Primary Total Knee Replacement: Meta-Analysis of Observational Cohort and Randomised Intervention Studies

The type of fixation used in primary total knee replacement (TKR) may influence the risk of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess published evidence linking type of fixation (cemented, uncemented, or hybrid) with the risk of PJI following prim...

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Main Authors: Setor K. Kunutsor, Vikki Wylde, Michael R. Whitehouse, Andrew D. Beswick, Erik Lenguerrand, Ashley W. Blom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
fixation
cemented
uncemented
hybrid
antibiotic-loaded cement
prosthetic joint infection
total knee replacement
meta-analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/6/828

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