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Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)Only 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Background: Total hip arthroplasties are well-proven solutions in case of end-stage osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Although, presence of complications can be devastating for the patient, especially periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). To prevent PJI, antibiotic prophylaxis regimens are regularly used.
Objectives: To study the association of antibiotic choice, duration and dosage with prevalence of surgical site infection among patients with hip arthroplasty and identify risk factors for surgical site infection in patient with hip arthroplasty.
Patients and Methods: After obtaining the hospitals Research/Ethics Committee approval and written informed consents from the patients, this study was carried on. 30 patients with primary hip arthroplasty surgery and all operations were performed by senior staff members. All patients were screened for suitability by detailed clinical assessment of their history and physical examination as well as radiological investigations.
Results: The result of this study was that we have 2 cases infected from 30 cases with percent of infection among patient with primary hip arthroplasty is 6.7% and by studying the risk factors for infection there was no specific risk factor for infection except for patient with cardiac disease have increased risk of infection.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study postulated that systemic antibiotic prophylaxis delivered preoperatively in primary THA procedures significantly reduces the incidence of infection. There is no significant difference in the efficacy of cephalosporins compared with that of quinolones. Prophylactic antibiotics should be taken IV before skin incision by 30-60 minutes and no need for antibiotics more than 24 hours after operation.