• 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)

  • From page
    98
  • To page
    107
  • 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.
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  • Journal title
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine
  • Journal title
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine
  • Record number

    2684575

    • Link To Document
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