Antibiotic prophylaxis in primary and revision shoulder replacement: a systematic review

Antibiotic prophylaxis in primary and revision shoulder replacement: a systematic review

Abstract Background One of the most common bacteria responsible for most Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is Propionibacterium acnes. Even though the rate of infections in patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty is increasing, effective diagnostic tests and the precautions taken during t...

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Main Authors: Umile Giuseppe Longo, Vincenzo Candela, Gabriella Facchinetti, Anna Marchetti, Silvia Dsoke, Claudia Mazzella, Laura Risi Ambrogioni, Maria Grazia De Marinis, Vincenzo Denaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Shoulder arthroplasty
Total shoulder replacement
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Infection
Propionibacterium acnes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03332-z

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