Title of article :
PREVENTION OF PROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTION IN TOTAL HIP AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTIES: EVIDENCE BASED RECOMMENDATIONS
Author/Authors :
Alonge ، O.J. Department of Orthopedics - University College hospital (UCH) , Ayekoloye ، C.O. Department of Orthopedics - University College hospital (UCH) , Ogunlade ، S.O. Department of Orthopedics - University College hospital (UCH) , Adeoye-Sunday ، I.I. Department of Orthopedics - University College hospital (UCH) , Okunola ، M.O. Department of Orthopedics - University College hospital (UCH) , Alonge ، T.O. Department of Orthopedics - University College hospital (UCH)
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.
Journal title :
Nigerian Journal of Medicine
Journal title :
Nigerian Journal of Medicine
