Technique for Placement of Peri-Implant Antibiotics Using Antibiotic Putty.
Publication Title
Journal of orthopaedic trauma
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2017
Keywords
Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Prostheses and Implants; Prosthesis-Related Infections
Abstract
Surgical site infections lead to increased morbidity and health care costs. The use of local antibiotics in the form of powder applied to the surgical wound has significantly increased in orthopaedics. We have developed a technique to introduce local antibiotics in the form of a "putty," to be directly applied to surgical implants. This technique can potentially concentrate the antibiotics around the implant, where it is most needed to prevent bacterial colonization.
Area of Special Interest
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Specialty/Research Institute
Orthopedics
Specialty/Research Institute
Plastic Surgery
Specialty/Research Institute
Infectious Diseases
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